HCMC public health projects see slowest capital disbursement rate in decade

A view of a building at the Children's Hospital 1 in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Le Phuong

HCMC's public health projects have only disbursed 12 percent of their intended investment capital within the first half of this year, the slowest rate seen over the past decade.

Nguyen Hoai Nam, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, on Thursday said the medical field has been experiencing several "post-Covid" issues unrelated to its expertise, including logistical problems regarding the purchase of drugs and equipments.

Progress on health investment projects have also been slow, particularly the disbursement of funds. By June 30, only 12 percent of the capital had been disbursed, which only increased to 28 percent by July 10, he said.

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