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Island Commune on Red River Transforms with Administrative and Health Reforms
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Island Commune on Red River Transforms with Administrative and Health Reforms

From Thanh Niรชn · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Minh Chau, an island commune in the Red River, has undergone significant administrative and service reforms.
  • Following administrative mergers, local residents now access public services directly at the commune level, eliminating previous travel burdens.
  • The commune has also pioneered a 'two-level government' model, offering services both at the office and through home visits, alongside implementing a universal health check-up program with electronic medical records.

Minh Chรขu, a unique island commune situated at the confluence of the Red, ฤร , and Lรด rivers, has embarked on a transformative journey following its administrative merger. Previously facing considerable challenges in accessing services due to its location, residents now benefit from a streamlined system where administrative procedures are handled directly at the commune level. This reform, implemented since July 1, 2025, has eliminated the need for lengthy travel to district centers, saving residents time and money. Stories like that of Phฦฐฦกng Thแป‹ Hแป“ng Tuyแบฟt highlight the dramatic improvement, as she now easily completes tasks like obtaining citizen identification cards for her grandchildren or processing land paperwork at the local commune office. The commune's commitment extends beyond mere accessibility; it has launched an innovative 'two-level government' model. This involves not only providing services at the commune's one-stop shop during the day but also dispatching teams, including officials and youth union members, to visit residents' homes in the evenings. This 'government serves the people' approach ensures that even the elderly, those with daytime work constraints, or individuals facing difficulties receive prompt assistance and service delivery. Furthermore, Minh Chรขu has made history by becoming the first commune nationwide to implement universal health check-ups, establishing 100% electronic medical records with support from numerous central hospitals. This comprehensive approach underscores Minh Chรขu's dedication to improving the quality of life and administrative efficiency for its residents.

In the past, for many procedures like land, renewing identification cards, we had to take a detour of more than 20 km or pay for the ferry across the Red River to get to the district center. Rainy and windy days were even more inconvenient, taking the ferry was very scary with big waves, not to mention having to wait a long time because of the crowds needing service.

โ€” Phฦฐฦกng Thแป‹ Hแป“ng TuyแบฟtDescribing the past difficulties in accessing administrative services before the reforms.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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