Appraisal of provincial-level scientific and technological tasks in field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences

Member of the PPC and Director of the DoST, Pham Van Trinh, chairs the meeting. Photo: Thao Que.

According to the DoST’s report, 11 research topics in the field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences were proposed, focusing on urgent and practical issues such as: assessing the current situation and effectiveness of interventions to improve the quality of first aid; applying artificial intelligence in the treatment of thalassemia; studying mental health among high school students in Dong Nai; researching potential treatments for diabetes; investigating the prevalence of Ascaris larval infections; and evaluating the effectiveness of dengue fever prevention and control measures.

During the meeting, the Council discussed and analyzed in detail the urgency, potential, and applicability of each proposed topic, as well as their alignment with Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The Council also reviewed the scientific and practical feasibility of the proposals, examined potential overlaps between topics, and provided assessments for consideration and approval.

After thorough discussion and evaluation, the Council conducted a vote to approve the list of provincial-level scientific and technological tasks for 2026 in the field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences. As a result, 4 out of 11 proposed topics were approved.

By Thao Que, Hai Quan – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho