Decision No. 486/QD-TTg On the establishment of the National Dermatology Institute under the Ministry of Health

Decision No. 486/QD-TTg establishes the National Dermatology Institute under the Ministry of Health based on the Dermatology Institute at Bach Mai Hospital. The Institute has legal personality and receives funding from the state budget.

Document No.486/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date30/03/2006
Effective date14/04/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 486/QD-TTg establishes the National Dermatology Institute under the Ministry of Health based on the Dermatology Institute at Bach Mai Hospital. The Institute has legal personality and receives funding from the state budget.

Key points

  • The National Dermatology Institute is under the Ministry of Health based on the Dermatology Institute at Bach Mai Hospital.
  • The Institute has legal personality and opens an account at the State Treasury; it receives funding from the state budget.
  • Its headquarters is located in Hanoi. The English name for transactions is National Institute of Dermato Venereology Vietnam (abbreviated as NIDV).
  • The Minister of Health shall stipulate the functions, tasks, authorities, and organizational structure of the National Dermatology Institute.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of signature.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To facilitate research, development, and provision of specialized dermatological healthcare services.
  • To help improve the quality of dermatological diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the basis for the establishment of the National Dermatology Institute?

The National Dermatology Institute is established based on the Dermatology Institute at Bach Mai Hospital.

Does the National Dermatology Institute have legal personality?

Yes, the National Dermatology Institute is a self-financing public institution with legal personality.

From which source does the National Dermatology Institute receive funding?

The National Dermatology Institute receives funding from the state budget.

Where is the headquarters of the National Dermatology Institute located?

The headquarters of the National Dermatology Institute is located in Hanoi.

What is the English name for transactions of the National Dermatology Institute?

The English name for transactions of the National Dermatology Institute is National Institute of Dermato Venereology Vietnam (abbreviated as NIDV).

Full text

PRIME MINISTER


SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 486/2006/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, March 30, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the National Dermatology Institute under the Ministry of Health

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 PRIME MINISTER

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

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;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Health and the Minister of Home Affairs,

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. Establish the National Dermatology Institute directly under the Ministry of Health based on the Dermatology Institute of Bach Mai Hospital.

The National Dermatology Institute is a state-owned entity with income, having legal personality; it has its own seal; it is entitled to open an account at the State Treasury; it receives funding from the state budget; its headquarters is located in Hanoi City.

The National Dermatology Institute's name in English is: National Institute of Dermato Venereology Vietnam (abbreviated as NIDV).

Article 2. The Minister of Health shall specify in detail the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Dermatology Institute.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.

The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under the direct jurisdiction of the central government shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

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