Decision No. 487/QD-TTg On the establishment of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases under the Ministry of Health

Decision No. 487/QD-TTg establishes the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases under the Ministry of Health based on the Clinical Hospital of Tropical Diseases under Bach Mai Hospital. The Institute has legal personality, funding from the state budget, and its headquarters is located in Hanoi.

Document No.487/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. 487/QD-TTg establishes the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases under the Ministry of Health based on the Clinical Hospital of Tropical Diseases under Bach Mai Hospital. The Institute has legal personality, funding from the state budget, and its headquarters is located in Hanoi.

Key points

  • The National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases is established based on the Clinical Hospital of Tropical Diseases under Bach Mai Hospital, and it is a public service entity with legal personality.
  • The Institute's headquarters is located in Hanoi, and its English name is National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases (NIITD).
  • The Minister of Health shall stipulate the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The establishment of this institute helps to improve the quality of healthcare for infectious and tropical diseases, meeting the increasing health needs of the population.
  • However, businesses in the healthcare sector may face difficulties when adjusting their operations according to the new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What institution does the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases establish from?

The Institute is established based on the Clinical Hospital of Tropical Diseases under Bach Mai Hospital.

Does the Institute have legal personality?

Yes, the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases is a public service entity with legal personality.

Where is the Institute's headquarters located?

The Institute's headquarters is located in Hanoi.

What will the Minister of Health stipulate regarding this Institute?

The Minister of Health shall stipulate the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases.

When does the decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days after the date of signature.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 487/2006/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi, March 30, 2006

 Pursuant to …;

Regarding the establishment of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases under the Ministry of Health

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

_________

PRIME MINISTER

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

On the basis of the Government Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003, 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,

Establish the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases under the Ministry of Health based on the Clinical Hospital for Tropical Diseases at Bach Mai Hospital.

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. The National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases is a state-owned entity with income, having legal personality; it has its own seal; it is entitled to open accounts at the State Treasury; it receives funding from the state budget; its headquarters is located in Hanoi.

The National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases has the English name: National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases (abbreviated as NIITD).

The Minister of Health shall specify in detail the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.

Article 3. Pham Gia Khiem

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)
Phạm Gia Khiêm
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