Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BYT issues the List of Non-Hereditary Disabilities and Serious Diseases to determine couples who have the right to have a third child without violating the regulation on the number of children limit. This document applies to couples who already have one or two children suffering from disabilities or serious diseases listed in the List.
Scope of application
Couples; Provincial Medical Examination and Diagnosis Councils under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government and the Central Medical Examination and Diagnosis Council
Key points
- Couples who wish to have a third child and already have one or two children with non-hereditary disabilities or serious diseases listed in this Circular must be confirmed by the Medical Examination and Diagnosis Council (Article 2).
- The Chairman of the Medical Examination and Diagnosis Council is responsible for the examination conclusion (Article 2.2).
- The Central Medical Examination and Diagnosis Council guides the uniform application of the examination procedures and files according to this Circular (Article 3).
- This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2014.
- Health agencies and provincial health departments are responsible for implementing this Circular (Article 4).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Creating conditions for couples whose children suffer from non-hereditary disabilities or serious diseases to have additional children.
- The burden of medical examination procedures for couples wishing to have a third child.
- Health agencies must conduct examinations and uniformly guide the examination procedures.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does the List of Non-Hereditary Disabilities and Serious Diseases include?
This Circular issues the List to determine couples who have the right to have a third child without violating the regulation on the number of children limit.
Which couples are allowed to have a third child?
Couples who already have one or two children with non-hereditary disabilities or serious diseases listed in the List issued together with this Circular.
Who is responsible for the medical examination conclusions?
The Chairman of the Provincial or Central Medical Examination and Diagnosis Council.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 03/2014/TT-BYT |
Hanoi, January 20, 2014 |
CIRCULAR
Issuing the List of Congenital Anomalies and Serious Diseases Not of Genetic Origin
to determine that couples having their third child do not violate
the provision of having one or two children
This Circular prescribes procedures for receiving, providing health care for domestic violence victims and statistical reports on domestic violence victims at medical facilities.
Pursuant to Decree No. 20/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 8, 2010 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Ordinance amending Article 10 of the Population Ordinance;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular to issue the List of congenital anomalies and serious diseases not of genetic origin (hereinafter referred to as the List) to determine that couples having their third child do not violate the provision of having one or two children,
Article 1. Issuing the List
This Circular hereby promulgates the List of congenital anomalies and serious diseases not of genetic origin to determine that couples having their third child do not violate the provision of having one or two children in accordance with Clause 5, Article 2 of Decree No. 20/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 8, 2010 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Ordinance amending Article 10 of the Population Ordinance.
Article 2. Principles for Implementing the List
1. Couples having their third child who already have one or two biological children suffering from one of the congenital anomalies or serious diseases listed in this Circular must be identified by the Provincial or Central Medical Examination Board.
2. The Chairman of the Provincial or Central Medical Examination Board shall be responsible for the conclusion on identifying the congenital anomalies or serious diseases not of genetic origin in the List of one or two biological children of couples having their third child when there is a request for examination from an agency, organization, or individual.
3. Based on the provisions of the law on medical examination, the Central Medical Examination Board shall provide uniform guidance on applying the legal provisions regarding the procedures and examination files as stipulated in this Circular.
Article 3. Effectiveness
This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2014.
Article 4. Responsibilities for Implementation
The following officials are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular: Director of the Ministry's Office, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of Institutes under the Ministry of Health, Chairmen of the Central and Provincial Medical Examination Boards, Directors of hospitals and institutes with beds under the Ministry of Health, Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities, and Heads of health sectors.
During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, agencies, organizations, and individuals should promptly report them to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment) for consideration and resolution./.
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