Decision No. 84/1998/QĐ-TTg On approving the National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics

Decision No. 84/1998/QĐ-TTg approves the National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000, with the goal of eliminating diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, malaria, goiter, cretinism, polio, neonatal tetanus, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, and controlling other diseases fundamentally. The program is managed and implemented by the Ministry of Health.

Document No.84/1998/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byPhạm Gia Khiêm — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated01/07/2026
SectorHealth
FieldLabourWagesRemuneration
Issued date16/04/1998
Effective date01/05/1998
Expiry date31/12/2000
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 84/1998/QĐ-TTg approves the National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000, with the goal of eliminating diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, malaria, goiter, cretinism, polio, neonatal tetanus, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, and controlling other diseases fundamentally. The program is managed and implemented by the Ministry of Health.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Health → establishes and directs the Steering Committee for the National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000.
  • Ministers of Finance, Planning and Investment, Health, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees under the Central Government, and Heads of relevant agencies → are responsible for implementing this Decision according to their assigned functions and tasks.
  • The Program → allocates specific funds for each activity content of component projects, arranged annually in the plan, sourced from State budget, ODA, and other mobilized resources.
  • The Steering Committee of the Program → bases on priority objectives to select projects and key implementation facilities for each phase.
  • This Decision → takes effect 15 days after the date of signature.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces the burden of social diseases, improves community health, enhances quality of life.
  • Negative impact: High initial investment cost, requiring substantial resources and close coordination among related agencies.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who manages this Program?

The National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000 is managed by the Ministry of Health.

Where does the funding for this Program come from?

Funding for the Program is allocated annually in the plan, sourced from State budget, ODA, and other mobilized resources.

Which Ministers are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministers of Finance, Planning and Investment, Health, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees under the Central Government, and Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision according to their assigned functions and tasks.

How does the Steering Committee implement the Program?

The Steering Committee bases on priority objectives to select projects and key implementation facilities for each phase, addressing urgent needs and aligning with fund mobilization capabilities.

When does this Decision take effect?

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

Full text

 

 

 

 

DECISION OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding the approval of the Target National Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics

 

PRIME MINISTER

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

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

Pursuant to Decision No. 05/1998/QĐ-TTg dated January 14, 1998 of the Prime Minister on managing Target National Programs;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Health (report No. 8587/KH dated December 5, 1997) and the Minister of Planning and Investment (letter No. 1645BKH/VPTĐ dated March 14, 1998),

 

DECISION:

Article 1. Approves the Target National Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000 with the main contents as follows:

1. Name of the Program: The Target National Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000.

2. Managing Agency of the Program: Ministry of Health.

3. Objectives of the Program:

3.1. Progress towards eliminating certain social diseases:

Leprosy,

Tuberculosis,

Malaria,

Goiter and cretinism.

3.2. Progress towards eliminating epidemic diseases:

Polio,

Neonatal tetanus,

Measles,

Diphtheria,

Pertussis.

3.3. Controlling basic the hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, cholera, and typhoid fever.

4. Budget: Will be detailed for each activity of the component projects and allocated in the annual plan.

Sources of investment capital:

State budget.

ODA funds.

Mobilizing other sources of capital.

5. Management Mechanism of the Program:

The establishment, approval, implementation of component projects, and management of the Program shall be carried out according to Decision No. 05/1998/QĐ-TTg dated January 14, 1998 of the Prime Minister on managing Target National Programs.

Article 2. The Ministry of Health is responsible for establishing and directly directing the Steering Committee of the Target National Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics from 1998 to 2000.

The Steering Committee of the Program must base its priorities on approved objectives to select key projects and implementing facilities for each phase to meet urgent requirements and be consistent with the ability to mobilize capital, prepare and implement the Program in accordance with state regulations.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature.

Article 4. Ministers: Finance, Planning and Investment, Health, Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees under the Central Government, and Heads of relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision in accordance with their assigned functions and tasks./.

 

The original file of this document is being updated. Please read the full text and check back later.

Download

The original file of this document is being updated. Please read the full text and check back later.

Relations map

↑ Basis & documents that affect this document
84/1998/QĐ-TTg
Decision No. 84/1998/QĐ-TTg On approving the National Target Program to eliminate certain social diseases and dangerous epidemics
Expired

Click a document to open. A red border = a relation that changes validity.