Quyết định 31/2004/QĐ-TTg

To establish the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) on the basis of the Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion of Bach Mai Hospital.

NIHBT is a non-business unit, having the legal person status, its own seal and accounts at the State Treasury. It enjoys the State budget allocations and is headquartered in Hanoi city.

It functions to provide specialized medical examination and treatment; produce blood preparations; collect, sort and supply blood and blood products; conduct scientific research and provide training; provide professional guidance, direction and examination for the hematology and blood transfusion system nationwide; and enter into international cooperation in the hematology and blood transfusion domain according to law provisions.

This Decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.- (Sumamry)