Decision No. 224/1998/QD-TTg on supplementing the target of preventing and combating malnutrition in children to the National Target Program for Eradicating Certain Social Diseases and Dangerous Epidemics

Decision No. 224/1998/QD-TTg supplements the target of preventing and combating malnutrition in children to the National Target Program for Eradicating Certain Social Diseases and Dangerous Epidemics. The funding for this activity is allocated in the annual plan.

Document No.224/1998/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/11/1998
Effective date02/12/1998
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 224/1998/QD-TTg supplements the target of preventing and combating malnutrition in children to the National Target Program for Eradicating Certain Social Diseases and Dangerous Epidemics. The funding for this activity is allocated in the annual plan.

Key points

  • Ministry of Health → responsible for managing the target of preventing and combating malnutrition in children
  • Funding → detailed and allocated in the annual plan
  • Sources of funds → including State budget, ODA, and other lawful sources

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Helps improve the nutrition status of children, reduce the rate of malnutrition.
  • Negative: Costs for the prevention and control of malnutrition may increase for the state budget.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How is the funding for this target allocated?

Specific funding is detailed and allocated in the annual plan.

Are there any specific sources of funds to implement this target?

Sources of funds include State budget, ODA, and other lawful sources.

Which ministry is responsible for implementing this decision?

The Minister of Health, the Minister of Planning and Investment, and the Minister of Finance are responsible for implementing this Decision.

When does this decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 224/1998/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, November 17, 1998

Pursuant to …;

DECISION NO. 224/1998/QĐ-TTg

OF NOVEMBER 17, 1998 ON THE ADDITION OF THE OBJECTIVE OF PREVENTING AND COMBATING CHILD MALNUTRITION TO THE NATIONAL TARGET PROGRAM FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SOCIAL DISEASES AND DANGEROUS EPIDEMICS

ADDING THE OBJECTIVE OF PREVENTING AND COMBATING CHILD MALNUTRITION TO THE NATIONAL TARGET PROGRAM FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN SOCIAL DISEASES AND DANGEROUS EPIDEMICS

AND

CERTAIN DANGEROUS EPIDEMICS

PRIME MINISTER

 

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

Pursuant to the Law on Health Care for the People issued on June 30, 1989;

Pursuant to Decision No. 531/TTg dated August 8, 1996 of the Prime Minister;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Health (Report No. 7311/TTr-BYT dated October 19, 1998) and the Minister of Planning and Investment (Letter No. 6605/BKH-LĐVX dated September 25, 1998),

DECISION:

Article 1. To supplement the objective of preventing and combating child malnutrition into the National Target Program for the Elimination of Certain Social Diseases and Dangerous Epidemics under the direct management of the Ministry of Health.

The budget for the activities of the objective of preventing and combating child malnutrition shall be detailed and allocated in the annual plan.

Article 2. The sources of investment for the objective include:

- State budget.

- Official Development Assistance (ODA) funds.

- Other legitimate sources.

Article 3. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

Article 4. The Ministers of Health, Planning and Investment, and Finance are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Signed)
Pham Gia Khiem
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