Decision No. 11/2001/QĐ-TTg On the establishment of the Central Institute of Forensic Medicine under the Ministry of Health

 DECISION

Regarding the establishment of the Central Institute of Forensic Medicine under the Ministry of Health

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PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 on the State management tasks of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies and the Government Decree No. 68/CP dated October 11, 1993 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

Pursuant to the Government Resolution No. 37/CP dated June 20, 1996 on the strategic orientation for health care and protection of the people's health from 1996 to 2000 and the National Drug Policy of Vietnam;

Pursuant to the Council of Ministers' Decree No. 117-HĐBT dated July 21, 1988 (now the Government) on forensic appraisal;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Health, the Chairman of the Personnel Organization Board of the Government,

DECISION:

Article 1. Establish the Central Institute of Forensic Medicine (referred to as the Central Forensic Medicine Institute) under the Ministry of Health based on the Central Legal Medical Appraisal Organization.

The Institute is a public service entity with the function of researching and applying forensic medical science, conducting forensic medical appraisals, participating in training and directing specialized activities in forensic medicine throughout the country.

Article 2. The Minister of Health shall specify the specific tasks, organizational structure, staffing, and promulgate the Charter of organization and operation of the Central Forensic Medicine Institute.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.

Article 4. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.