Circular No. 17/2013/TT-BYT stipulates criteria and guidelines for inspecting and recognizing leprosy elimination at provincial and district levels. This circular applies to provinces that have not yet been recognized as having eliminated leprosy and all districts nationwide.
适用范围
Provinces directly under the Central Government (at the provincial level) and districts, towns, and urban districts under provinces directly under the Central Government (at the district level).
要点
- Criteria for leprosy elimination at the provincial level: achieving a score of 241 points or higher for three consecutive years with a prevalence rate of less than 0.2/10,000 population, a new case detection rate of less than 1/100,000 population, a severe disability rate of less than 15%, and a random inspection of commune health workers reaching 100%.
- Criteria for leprosy elimination at the district level: achieving a score of 251 points or higher for three consecutive years with a prevalence rate of less than 0.2/10,000 population, 100% of disabled patients receiving care, integration into the community, and housing provided for poor people with severe disabilities.
- The inspection board, established by the Minister of Health, is responsible for inspecting at the provincial level, while the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee establishes the inspection board at the district level.
- The Ministry of Health and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee consider and issue a decision recognizing leprosy elimination after the inspection results are available.
- This circular takes effect from August 1, 2013, replacing Decision No. 264/2002/QĐ-BYT.
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Positive impact: Helps improve the quality of life for leprosy patients and reduce the social burden.
- Negative impact: The costs of implementing inspections and recognizing leprosy elimination may impose financial pressure on localities.
❓ 常见问题
What score must a province achieve to be recognized as having eliminated leprosy?
A province must achieve a score of 241 points or higher according to the criteria specified in Appendix 1.
Which criterion is most important for a district to be recognized as having eliminated leprosy?
The most important criterion is a prevalence rate of less than 0.2/10,000 population and 100% of disabled patients receiving care.
Who decides to establish the inspection board at the provincial level?
The inspection board at the provincial level is established by the Minister of Health.
Who issues the decision recognizing leprosy elimination?
The decision recognizing leprosy elimination at the provincial level is issued by the Minister of Health, while at the district level it is issued by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
When does this circular take effect?
This circular takes effect from August 1, 2013.
全文
CIRCULAR
Regulations on criteria and guidelines for inspection and recognition of leprosy elimination at provincial and district levels
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Pursuant to Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular stipulating the criteria and guidelines for inspection and recognition of leprosy elimination at provincial and district levels.
Article 1. Criteria for leprosy elimination
1. Criteria for leprosy elimination at the provincial level (including centrally governed cities, collectively referred to as the provincial level)
Achieving a score of 241 points or more according to the inspection results as specified in Appendix 1 attached hereto, and meeting the following criteria:
a) Criterion 1: For three consecutive years up to the time of inspection, the prevalence rate of leprosy is below 0.2/10,000 population;
b) Criterion 2: At the time of inspection, the detection rate of new leprosy cases is below 1/100,000 population;
c) Criterion 3: At the time of inspection, the proportion of new leprosy cases with severe disability is below 15%;
d) Criterion 4: Randomly inspecting 20% of village cadres, including Party cadres, administrative cadres, mass organization cadres, health workers, and junior high school students in villages, all inspected individuals correctly answer basic questions about leprosy awareness campaigns.
2. Criteria for leprosy elimination at the district level (including districts, towns, and cities under provinces, collectively referred to as the district level)
Achieving a score of 251 points or more according to the inspection results as specified in Appendix 2 attached hereto, and meeting the following criteria:
a) Criterion 1: For three consecutive years up to the time of inspection, the prevalence rate of leprosy is below 0.2/10,000 population;
b) Criterion 2: 100% of disabled leprosy patients receive disability care and rehabilitation;
c) Criterion 3: 100% of leprosy patients are integrated into the community without discrimination or stigma against them;
d) Criterion 4: 100% of poor leprosy patients with severe disabilities have housing.
Article 2. Principles for applying the criteria
1. The criteria for leprosy elimination at the provincial level shall be applied to provinces and centrally governed cities that have not yet been recognized as having eliminated leprosy according to Decision No. 264/2002/QĐ-BYT dated January 29, 2002 of the Minister of Health regarding the standards for leprosy elimination at the provincial and district levels.
2. The criteria for leprosy elimination at the district level shall be applied to all districts, towns, and cities under provinces throughout the country.
Article 3. Inspection and Recognition of Leprosy Elimination
1. Inspection and Recognition of Leprosy Elimination at the Provincial Level:
a) Inspection:
- The Council for Inspection of Leprosy Elimination at the Provincial Level is established by the Minister of Health;
- Implementation shall follow the inspection guidelines specified in Appendix 1 attached hereto.
b) Recognition of Leprosy Elimination at the Provincial Level: After inspection, the Chairman of the Council shall submit a report on the results to the Ministry of Health, along with the Council's Inspection Record. The Minister of Health shall base the decision to recognize on the inspection results of the Council.
2. Inspection and Recognition of Leprosy Elimination at the District Level
a) Inspection:
- The Council for Inspection of Leprosy Elimination at the District Level is established by the People's Committee Chairperson of the province or centrally governed city;
- Implementation shall follow the inspection guidelines specified in Appendix 2 attached hereto.
b) Recognition of Leprosy Elimination at the District Level: After inspection, the Chairman of the Council shall submit a report on the results to the People's Committee of the province or centrally governed city, along with the Council's Inspection Record. The People's Committee Chairperson of the province or centrally governed city shall base the decision to recognize on the inspection results of the Council.
Article 4. Implementation provisions
1. This Circular takes effect from August 1, 2013.
Decision No. 264/2002/QĐ-BYT dated January 29, 2002 of the Minister of Health regarding the standards for leprosy elimination at the provincial and district levels shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.
2. The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment is responsible for organizing and implementing this Circular./.
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