Decision No. 44/2006/QĐ-BYT on issuing Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans

Decision No. 44/2006/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health on issuing Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans. These Guidelines apply to all state-owned, semi-state-owned, and private healthcare facilities.

Document No.44/2006/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byNguyễn Thị Xuyên — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date29/12/2006
Effective date07/02/2007
Expiry date30/09/2008
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 44/2006/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health on issuing Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans. These Guidelines apply to all state-owned, semi-state-owned, and private healthcare facilities.

Scope of application

State-owned, semi-state-owned, and private healthcare facilities.

Key points

  • Healthcare facility → shall implement Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhances the quality of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in humans.
  • Negative impact: No significant impact on citizens/businesses/society.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which healthcare facilities does this Guidance apply?

The Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans apply to all state-owned, semi-state-owned, and private healthcare facilities.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

On what basis are the Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans issued?

These Guidelines are issued based on the Minutes of the Professional Council Meeting to amend and supplement the Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) from November 17 to November 24, 2006.

Which provisions does this Decision revoke?

This Decision revokes Decision No. 37/2005/QĐ-BYT dated November 11, 2005, on issuing 'Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Pneumonia Caused by Viruses'.

Which agency is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Office, Heads of the Department of Treatment - Ministry of Health; Directors of hospitals and institutes with beds under the Ministry of Health; Directors of health departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities; Heads of health services of various sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 44/2006/QĐ-BYT
Date: December 29, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans

Based on Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health.

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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Considering the Minutes of the Expert Council Meeting to amend and supplement the Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) held on November 17, 18 and December 23, 24, 2006;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Treatment;

Article 1. Issuing with this Decision the "Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans"

DECISION:

Article 2. The "Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Humans" shall apply to all state-owned, semi-state-owned, and private healthcare facilities.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Decree No. 37/2005/QĐ-BYT dated November 11, 2005 issuing the "Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Pneumonia Caused by Viruses" is hereby repealed.

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Directors of the Department of Treatment - Ministry of Health; Directors of hospitals and institutes under the Ministry of Health, Directors of health departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, Heads of health services of sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Directors of the Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health; Directors of hospitals and institutes with hospital beds under the Ministry of Health; Directors of health services of provinces and centrally governed cities; Heads of health services of various sectors shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyễn Thị Xuyên
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