The Ministry of Health recently held a meeting to review and refine the policy dossiers for the draft Law on Medical Devices. The enactment of this law is considered an urgent practical requirement to establish scientific management principles, enhancing disease prevention and healthcare service quality.
Three core policy pillars The draft law focuses on three strategic policy groups to create a comprehensive legal corridor:
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Industrial development: Encouraging domestic production and technology transfer of medical devices.
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Circulation management optimization: Streamlining registration, import, and trading procedures to support businesses while maintaining strict oversight.
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Quality management in use: Strengthening the monitoring of medical equipment throughout its distribution and operation in healthcare facilities.
Requirements for smart management and integration Ministry leaders emphasized that the drafting units must incorporate regulations on smart healthcare and modern device distribution management models. These contents must ensure compatibility with related laws, such as the Law on Investment, Law on Land, and Law on Science and Technology, while aligning with international treaties.
To ensure the submission to the Government stays on schedule, Deputy Minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên directed the Department of Infrastructure and Medical Devices to add new solutions to each policy, following current legal guidelines. Furthermore, consultations with experts, scientists, and local authorities will be intensified to ensure maximum feasibility.