On the morning of 12 June 2025, the 22nd Congress of the Party Committee of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital for the 2025–2030 term concluded successfully, completing all agenda items. The event held enormous political significance, reviewing the 2020–2025 term, setting strategic objectives and solutions for the next term, and electing the new Executive Committee.
Flag salute ceremony conducted solemnly
The Congress was honored to welcome Comrade Nguyen Anh Cuong – Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Dong Da District Party Committee and Chairman of the Dong Da District People’s Council; Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Hien – Member of the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Da District, and Head of Task Force No. 7 overseeing the Congress; Comrade Nguyen Hong Son – Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Director of the Department of Personnel and Organization under the Ministry of Health; representatives from the Department of Internal Political Protection of Hanoi City Police; Task Force No. 7; and representatives from the People’s Committee and Police of Lang Thuong and Ngoc Khanh Wards.
From Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, the Congress welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien – Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Hospital; Dr. Cao Viet Tung – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Director; members of the 21st-term Party Executive Committee (2020-2025); and 193 official delegates elected from grassroots Party cells across the Hospital.
Agenda, schedule, and regulations approved; personnel list for the presidium, secretariat, and credentials verification committee endorsed with 100% delegate agreement
Presidium chairs Congress proceedings
In his opening address, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, emphasized: “The preparations for the Congress were carried out methodically, meticulously, and in full compliance with established procedures. We place our firm trust in the success of this Congress, guided by the spirit of upholding heroic traditions and the shared determination to build a sustainable, high-quality Vietnam National Children’s Hospital.”
The Congress focused on three key agenda items:
- Reviewing the implementation of the Resolution of the 2020–2025 Party Congress and determining the orientation, objectives, tasks, and solutions for the 2025–2030 term;
- Discussing and contributing feedback to the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress;
- Electing the Executive Committee of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital Party Committee for the 22nd term (2025 – 2030).
Opening remarks delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien, Party Secretary and Director of the Hospital
Fulfilling Political Duties Comprehensively
During the 2020–2025 term, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in legal regulations, and new societal trends. However, under the consistent leadership of the Party Committee and the unity and determination of all staff, the hospital, as the leading pediatric facility in the country, achieved outstanding results in medical care, training, scientific research, international cooperation, epidemic prevention, grassroots healthcare guidance, and hospital management.
The Party Committee of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital Fully Delivers on Its Political Mandate
During the 2020–2025 term, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital faced numerous challenges, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving legal frameworks, and emerging societal trends. Nevertheless, under the consistent leadership of the Party Executive Committee and the unity and determination of all officials, civil servants, and public employees, the hospital—recognized as the nation’s leading pediatric institution—achieved remarkable accomplishments across multiple areas: medical examination and treatment, professional training, scientific research, international cooperation, epidemic prevention and control, regional guidance, and hospital governance.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN DELIVERING POLITICAL MANDATES (2020–2025 TERM)
Medical Examination and Treatment
- Provided safe, high-quality, and specialized care for over 1 million pediatric outpatient visits and more than 100,000 inpatient admissions annually. Mortality rate significantly reduced from 0.46% (2020) to 0.27% (2024).
- Successfully performed 55 liver transplants, 36 kidney transplants, and 108 bone marrow transplants; more than 8,200 congenital heart surgeries with success rates comparable to advanced countries; nearly 2,000 thoracoscopic surgeries annually, with a total of over 25,000 surgeries per year.
- Introduced 30–60 new medical techniques each year, many of which were first performed in Vietnam.
Training and Scientific Research
- Training: Implemented 159 continuous medical education (CME) programs and 138 short-term training courses, reaching nearly 9,500 learners.
- Research: Carried out 2 state-level, 7 ministerial-level, 7 hospital-level, and 1 VinIF-funded research project. Hundreds of scientific articles published annually, with 30–50 in international journals.
- Currently hosts 39 professional societies, 73 scientific clubs, and 69 scientific conferences (both in-person and virtual) attracting over 40,000 participants each year.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN DELIVERING POLITICAL MANDATES (2020–2025 TERM)
International Cooperation
- Between 2023 and 2024, nearly 200 hospital staff members attended international conferences and forums.
- Welcomed over 300 international experts for professional exchange, technical transfer, teaching, and clinical consultations.
Support for Lower-Level Healthcare Facilities
- Effectively implemented national targeted programs such as satellite hospital networks, Project 1816, and mobile radiology clinics.
Disease Prevention and Control
- 2020–2022: Successfully met key specialized targets and supported the southern region in pandemic response. Administered COVID-19 vaccines to over 200,000 individuals.
- 2023–2025: Continued responding to the “pandemic prevention” phase of COVID-19 with ongoing surveillance, risk forecasting, early detection, isolation, and containment.
- Updated treatment protocols for dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth disease, and pneumonia; strengthened training and readiness to respond to unusual outbreaks or emerging infectious diseases.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN DELIVERING POLITICAL MANDATES (2020–2025 TERM)
Hospital Operations and Management
Professional Management
- Daily clinical handovers and weekly medical review meetings conducted regularly.
- Over 1,000 hospital-wide clinical case discussions were held; more than 770,000 surgical cases reviewed and approved. Maintained over 50 annual internal inspection teams focused on monitoring service quality, addressing clinical incidents, and improving medical practice.
Human Resources and Recognition
- Emulation and commendation: 2 physicians awarded the title “People’s Doctor”, 27 physicians awarded “Outstanding Doctor,” with multiple recognitions from the Ministry of Health, the Government, and Labor Orders from the State.
Digital Transformation
- The hospital has actively applied information technology in operations and management, though challenges with infrastructure persist.
Procurement and Bidding
- Procurement processes carried out in an open, transparent, and legally compliant manner, ensuring effective and economical purchasing of drugs, medical equipment, and supplies.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN DELIVERING POLITICAL MANDATES (2020–2025 TERM)
Hospital Operations and Management
Logistics and Technical Support
- Technical systems operated stably, ensuring fire safety, security, and environmental hygiene.
- Internal communications strengthened via website, social media platforms, and press outlets, contributing to a positive public image of the Hospital.
Infrastructure Development – Campus No. 2
- The construction project commenced in 2023 and is progressing on schedule. It is a key development initiative in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).
Financial Management
- Implemented the principle of “accurate revenue – efficient expenditure”; proactively mobilized resources under difficult conditions to ensure continuous operations and reinvestment to improve staff income.
- Maintained financial stability and autonomy without dependence on the state budget.
ACHIEVEMENTS IN DELIVERING POLITICAL MANDATES (2020–2025 TERM)
Party Building
- The Party Committee of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital provided comprehensive leadership in Party building across ideological, political, organizational, and ethical dimensions.
- The 21st-term Party Congress and all affiliated grassroots Party cells were successfully organized in accordance with Party regulations.
- Political and ideological education was carried out effectively, closely linked with the study and emulation of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
- Key resolutions and directives, including Directive No. 05, the 13th Central Committee’s 4th Resolution, and Directive No. 27 on thrift and anti-wastefulness, were thoroughly implemented.
- Emphasis was placed on strengthening leadership capacity, renewing operational approaches, strictly enforcing Party discipline, and promoting internal self-criticism and self-correction. Throughout the term, 120 new Party members were admitted, bringing the total to 563 members across 17 Party cells.
- Inspection and supervision work was conducted regularly to uphold discipline and integrity. The entire Party Committee remained united, ideologically steadfast, and maintained a firm foundation of trust.
- Party leadership also guided administrative units in maintaining political security and public safety within the hospital’s premises.
Carrying Forward a Proud Legacy, Striving to Be Among the Top Three Pediatric Hospitals in the Region
In the 2025–2030 term, the Party Committee of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has set the goal of building a smart hospital that leads in advanced pediatric techniques and research at both the national and regional levels. The strategic focus will be on specialized expertise, digital transformation, scientific research, training, and modern governance, aligned with political objectives and social welfare needs.
In terms of Party building, the hospital will prioritize political and ideological education, strictly implement key directives and resolutions, improve Party member quality, and develop high-caliber cadres through strategic planning and training, ensuring adherence to the principle of democratic centralism. Leadership at all levels will accelerate administrative reform and enhance staff capacity, while the Trade Union and Youth Union will continue to play active roles in protecting rights, fostering ethical and ideological orientation, and promoting emulation movements throughout the hospital.
In his directive remarks at the Congress, Mr. Nguyen Anh Cuong – Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Dong Da District Party Committee and Chairman of the District People’s Council – acknowledged and highly praised the remarkable achievements of the hospital’s Party Committee in the past term, particularly amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. These accomplishments have significantly contributed not only to the overall development of the health sector but also to the successful fulfillment of the district’s political responsibilities.
Directive remarks delivered by Mr. Nguyen Anh Cuong, Permanent Deputy Secretary of Dong Da District Party Committee
He emphasized that the Party Committee of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has for many consecutive years been recognized for its outstanding performance and remarkable achievements in implementing Directive No. 05-CT/TW of the Politburo on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle. Numerous collectives and individuals have been awarded Labor Orders, Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health, and other ministries and agencies.
Regarding future directions, he urged the Party Committee to continue fostering unity, innovating leadership and management methods, and focusing on achieving the set objectives. These efforts, he stressed, will lay the foundation for gradually building a modern hospital that increasingly meets the healthcare needs of children.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Cuong presents congratulatory flowers, affirming trust in the Party Committee’s continued success in achieving its objectives
At the Congress, following the presentation of the Party Committee’s political report for the 2020–2025 term, delegates engaged in in-depth discussions on the role of the Party organization in supporting professional activities, enhancing the quality of all operational areas, and contributing to the sustainable, high-quality development of the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, as well as to building a clean, strong, and disciplined Party Committee.
Party members present proposals to contribute solutions for 2025–2030 term objectives
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duy Hien, Vice Director of the Hospital, presents the consolidated report on feedback to the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress on behalf of the Presidium
With a spirit of seriousness, democracy, unity, and strong sense of responsibility, the Congress elected the 15-member Executive Committee of the Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term
The Congress also voted to adopt its Resolution and elected the 22nd-term Executive Committee, comprising 15 exemplary members recognized for their intellect, integrity, professional competence, and high sense of responsibility.
Delegates cast ballots to elect the Party Executive Committee
New 22nd-term Executive Committee (2025–2030) of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital officially introduced
Comrade Nguyen Thi Minh Hien presents congratulatory flowers to the newly elected 22nd-term Executive Committee (2025–2030)
Immediately after the election results, the newly elected Executive Committee convened its first session to elect the Standing Committee, Party Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and members of the Inspection Commission, including its Chair
Congress presents flowers in appreciation to members of the 2020–2025 Executive Committee for their outstanding contributions
On behalf of the newly elected Executive Committee, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien delivered an acceptance speech, expressing deep gratitude for the close guidance and support of higher-level Party Committees, which contributed significantly to the success of the Congress. He affirmed that the Congress’s success serves as a strong source of motivation and confidence for the entire Party Committee to continue striving to fulfill its set objectives and tasks.
The 22nd Party Congress of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital for the 2025–2030 term concluded in an atmosphere of joy and confidence shared by the hospital’s officials, Party members, public employees, and staff. United under the glorious flag of the Party, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital remains steadfast in its heroic tradition and resolute in its commitment to building a sustainable, high-quality institution worthy of being a leading and trusted center for pediatric healthcare and a vital contributor to the nation’s health sector.
Highlights from the 22nd Party Congress (2025–2030 Term)
