Decision No. 24/2005/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health amends Circular No. 09/2005/TT-BYT regarding the authority to issue Certificates of Exposure to HIV or Infection with HIV due to Occupational Accidents or Risks, and simultaneously changes the certificate format.
Scope of application
Agencies and units under the management of central ministries and sectors; Vietnam National AIDS Control Center; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities and related units.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health (Vietnam National AIDS Control Center) issues Certificates of Exposure to HIV or Infection with HIV to individuals working at agencies and units under the management of central ministries and sectors.
- The Certificate of Exposure to HIV, Certificate of Infection with HIV due to Occupational Accidents or Risks has been amended, replacing the phrase 'Preventive Medicine and AIDS Control Center' with 'Vietnam National AIDS Control Center'.
- This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reduces administrative procedures in issuing Certificates, enabling individuals exposed to or infected with HIV to quickly enjoy health protection benefits.
- Negative impact: Time is required for healthcare units to update and implement new regulations, which may cause temporary inconvenience for some individuals.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who is authorized to issue Certificates of Exposure to HIV or Infection with HIV due to Occupational Accidents or Risks?
The Ministry of Health (Vietnam National AIDS Control Center) is the entity authorized to issue Certificates of Exposure to HIV or Infection with HIV to individuals working at agencies and units under the management of central ministries and sectors.
How has the Certificate of Exposure to HIV been amended?
The phrase 'Preventive Medicine and AIDS Control Center' in the Certificate of Exposure to HIV, Certificate of Infection with HIV due to Occupational Accidents or Risks has been replaced with 'Vietnam National AIDS Control Center'.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?
The Director of the Office, Heads of the Legal Department, Head of the Vietnam National AIDS Control Center, Head of the Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health, Heads of units directly under the Ministry, Heads of Health Departments of Ministries, Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision.
To whom does this Decision apply?
This Decision applies to individuals working at agencies and units under the management of central ministries and sectors.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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Number: 24/2005/QĐ-BYT |
Hanoi, September 5, 2005 |
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the amendment of Circular No. 09/2005/TT-BYT dated March 28, 2005 of the Ministry of Health guiding the conditions for determining individuals exposed to HIV or infected with HIV due to occupational accidents or risks
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Ordinance on Prevention and Control of Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS) dated May 31, 1995;
Pursuant to Article 10 of Decree No. 34/CP dated June 1, 1996 of the Government guiding the implementation of the Ordinance on Prevention and Control of Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS);
Pursuant to Decision No. 265/2003/QĐ-TTg dated December 16, 2003 of the Prime Minister regarding the treatment of individuals exposed to HIV or infected with HIV/AIDS due to occupational accidents or risks;
At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department and the Director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control,
DECISION:
Article 1. Amending Point a, Clause 3, Part III concerning the authority to issue Certificates of Exposure to HIV and Certificates of HIV Infection due to Occupational Accidents or Risks as follows:
a) The Ministry of Health (National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control) shall issue Certificates of Exposure and Certificates of HIV Infection for cases where individuals are exposed to HIV or infected with HIV while working at agencies or units under the management of central ministries and sectors (in accordance with the model attached as Appendix 2 to this Circular).
Article 2. Amending the model of Certificates of Exposure to HIV and Certificates of HIV Infection due to Occupational Accidents or Risks stipulated in Appendix 2 issued together with Circular No. 09/2005/TT-BYT dated March 28, 2005 of the Ministry of Health guiding the determination of individuals exposed to HIV or infected with HIV due to Occupational Accidents or Risks as follows:
Replacing the phrase "Preventive Medicine and HIV/AIDS Control Center" with the phrase "National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control".
Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 4. Comrades: Director of the Office, Director of the Legal Department, Director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, Director of the Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health, Heads of units directly under the Ministry, Heads of Health Departments of Ministries, Directors of Provincial Health Services under the Central Government, and related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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DEPUTY MINISTER Tran Chi Lien |
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