Workers collect garbage in the quarantine area. Photo: CTC Worried waste collection workers Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic, garbage collectors are very concerned because the waste source has the potential to contain pathogens, especially in isolation and blockade areas. However, due to the nature of their work, environmental sanitation workers still have to perform this task. According to Mr. Tran Van Toan (environmental sanitation worker of Ho Chi Minh City Urban Environment Company Limited): “The COVID-19 epidemic broke out, we felt very worried, the nature of our work had to continue. come in contact with a lot of waste and can’t tell which ones contain pathogens. However, we are fully equipped with protective equipment and strictly adhere to epidemic prevention and control, so we are somewhat reassured.” Agreeing, Ms. PTT (a garbage collector in Tan Phu district) shared: “With the current epidemic situation, many people don’t even dare to go out, let alone access the isolation and collection areas. garbage, because it’s really hard to know where there are infected people. However, sanitation workers like us, if they don’t do it, they won’t have a source of income to take care of their families. We hope that we will be given priority to vaccinate against COVID-19 to help alleviate some worries.” There is a risk of disease transmission from medical waste Ho Chi Minh City Urban Environment Company Limited (CITENCO) is the unit that collects and transports medical waste and waste at hospitals, isolation areas for treatment of COVID-19 patients in Ho Chi Minh City. and isolation areas, blockade areas established under the decision of the People’s Committees of districts in the city. According to experts, in isolated and isolated areas, the waste that is often at risk of infection is hazardous medical waste. For workers who collect, transport and process this type of waste, there is also a high risk of infection. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam Built Environment Association, commented: The collection, transportation and treatment of waste in isolation areas, field hospitals and COVID-19 patients’ blockade It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions and regulations on environmental safety and hygiene. Sanitation workers who collect and transport this type of waste, if not properly protected, are likely to be infected with disease. “The waste in the isolation area, this field hospital is mixed with household waste and medical waste, including hazardous waste such as bandages, medicine, patient waste… Especially, viruses. can be transmitted in the air and remain on the surface of the object for a certain time,” Dung said. Also according to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung, environmental sanitation workers who collect, transport and process various types of waste are very susceptible to exposure. Therefore, they need to be equipped with safe and appropriate working tools, and should enjoy appropriate protection and remuneration. “In my opinion, first of all, they should be given priority to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to prevent disease,” said Dr. Proposal to prioritize vaccination for garbage collectors According to a representative of CITENCO, currently all medical waste in hospitals, centers and polyclinics is collected and treated by the company according to the strict process of hazardous waste. During the outbreak of COVID-19, the company was directed by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City to be in charge of collecting domestic waste in the isolation area for patients infected with COVID-19. To ensure the safety of workers during the process of collecting, transporting and treating wastes that may contain COVID-19, CITENCO proposes to the City People’s Committee and the Department of Health to give priority to public officials and employees. The company is participating in the collection and transportation of waste vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. “The recommended vaccination cases include the staff directly managing and directing the company’s epidemic prevention and control; workers and drivers who directly collect, transport and treat wastes that may contain COVID-19, medical waste, domestic waste, and cremation; workers often come into contact with people,” said the representative. In Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tien, General Director of Hanoi Urban Environment One Member Limited Liability Company (URENCO), also said: The company has sent a written request to the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention and control. The Hanoi Department of Health considers and creates favorable conditions for the company’s officers and employees to be given priority to vaccinate against COVID-19. Hazardous waste is strictly handled According to CITENCO, the collection, transportation and treatment of medical waste are carried out by the company according to a very strict process, ensuring the safety of workers and preventing the spread of disease to the outside. The workers are equipped with protective gear that meets the standards of the medical industry. Accordingly, the waste is sealed in a special yellow container or bag, labeled with a warning of the risk of infection. Garbage before being collected to put on specialized transport vehicles (closed containers) is sprayed with disinfectant. Waste when transported to Dong Thanh waste treatment site (Hoc Mon district) continues to spray disinfectant again before being processed by high-temperature combustion technology. After burning, waste must be solidified and buried in a safe landfill dedicated to hazardous waste.

Mr. Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front spoke at the conference. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

On the morning of April 16, in Hanoi, the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front held the third Consultation Conference to select and make a list of people from agencies, organizations and units. At the central level, they are qualified to run for the National Assembly deputies term XV.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front, Vice Chairman of National Election Council Do Van Chien; Vice Chairmen of Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front: Truong Thi Ngoc Anh, Ngo Sach Thuc, Nguyen Huu Dung, Phung Khanh Tai chaired the Conference.

Attending the meeting were Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Committee for Mobilization Bui Thi Minh Hoai; Members of the National Election Council: Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Ba Ty; Minister of Home Affairs, Deputy Head of the Central Organizing Committee Pham Thi Thanh Tra; Secretary General of the National Assembly, Chairman of the National Assembly Office Bui Van Cuong; Head of the Delegate Working Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Organizing Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh; Chairman of the Law Committee of the National Assembly Hoang Thanh Tung; members of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; representatives of member organizations together with representatives of a number of central agencies.

The conference listens to reports on the situation and results of collecting comments and the voters’ confidence in the place of work and residence for the candidates of the candidate central agency, organization or unit. deputies to the XV National Assembly; conduct discussions, select and make a list of qualified candidates for National Assembly deputies.

At the same time, representatives of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly provided information and exchanges (with explanatory nature) to clarify some issues that were of concern to the participants of the Conference.

Fronts of all levels effectively deployed assigned tasks

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien said that on March 18, 2021, the second Consultative Conference of the Presidium of Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front has made a preliminary list of 205 people belonging to the block of agencies, organizations and units at the central level to be candidates for the XV National Assembly.

Immediately after the Conference, the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front sent the minutes of the Conference and reported to the National Election Council, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and implemented the work according to the law. .

On that basis, on March 28, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 1244/2021 / UBTVQH14, making the second adjustment to the structure, composition and number of people. organizations and units at the central and local levels are introduced to run as candidates to the XV National Assembly.

At the end of the Second Consultative Conference, according to the National Election Commission, the total number of people pre-listed at both central and local levels was 1,093 (205 at central and local levels. 888 people, of which 75 are self-nominated), reaching the rate of 2.19 candidates per elected delegate.

At the central level, right after the Second Consultation Conference, the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front sent a list and brief biographies of 205 people who were nominated as candidates to the XV National Assembly. go to localities to organize conferences to gather opinions of voters at their residence.

On April 13, 2021, the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front received 205 minutes of the Conference of Voters at the residence showing their opinions to 205 candidates.

Conference scene. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

In addition, the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front cooperates closely with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the National Election Council and relevant central and local agencies and organizations. Methodology to prepare the contents of the report at the Third Consultation Conference. The Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front organized 5 groups to inspect and supervise the election work (phase 1) in 16 provinces and cities directly under the Central Government; appoint representatives to participate in the supervision delegations of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, National Election Council to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the election work; synthesize, propose and propose to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, National Election Council, relevant agencies and organizations at the central level about difficulties and problems posed to the locality and propose timely solution.

From the results of the Supervisory Delegations, on April 15, 2021, the Standing Committee Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front organized a nationwide online conference in the system of the Front to exchange, answer and remove difficulties arising in the electoral work.

“Thus, according to the proposed plan, the Front system from central to local levels has implemented the assigned tasks smoothly, effectively, in accordance with the law,” said the Chairman of the Committee. Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front affirmed.

According to Mr. Do Van Chien, the third Consultative Conference is a very important task of the electoral process. This is the final Consultation Conference, making a list of eligible people and sending it to the National Election Commission to take the next steps.

On behalf of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Mr. Do Van Chien respectfully suggested that the delegates attending the Conference based on the qualifications of deputies to the National Assembly, the results of polling the voters of their residence. for each candidate, from which to select and make a list of qualified candidates for the election to the XV National Assembly deputies to the National Election Commission.

The Chairman of the Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front expressed his belief that, with the promotion of the spirit of solidarity, democracy, responsibility and traditions of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, this Consultation Conference will be completed. into the responsibility assigned by the Party, the State, the voters and the people.

Select professional and effective activists to contribute to the new National Assembly

At the Conference, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Huu Dung presented the report on the situation, results of collecting comments and the confidence of voters at work and place of residence. residents of central agencies, organizations and units may be nominated as candidates to the XV National Assembly.

The conferences to collect voters’ opinions of the residence of the candidates for the XV National Assembly have been conducted openly, seriously, democratically, in accordance with the law, in accordance with the prescribed process and time.

Results of the confidence of voters at residence for those of central agencies, organizations and units who run as candidates to the XV National Assembly reached 100%, no matter where the voters reside. stay stated need verification.

The delegates attending the conference had profound, enthusiastic and responsible opinions on the candidates for the 15th National Assembly to choose those who operate professionally, effectively and dedicate themselves to the National Assembly. new.

Most of the opinions expressed their agreement and agreement with the nominated candidate list. There are suggestions for clarifying issues related to qualifications and conditions of candidates; related to mechanisms, regulations, actual problems posed; to the authority and responsibility of National Election Commission; responsibilities of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and related ministries and branches.

From the opinions of delegates, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Ba Ty stated clearly in the process of leading and directing the election preparation, especially the preparation work on personnel of the National Assembly deputies, the National Assembly Party. The National Assembly, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly has thoroughly grasped the Directive of the Politburo, strictly complied with the provisions of the Law on Election of National Assembly deputies and the election of the People’s Council and relevant documents. ensure fairness, objectivity and compliance with regulations.

On the basis of the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 174-TB / TW on directions for election of deputies to the XV National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the term 2021-2026 and Guideline No. 36-HD / The Central Committee of the Central Organizing Committee, the National Assembly’s Party Committee, the National Assembly Standing Committee have instructed the Delegates Working Committee and concerned agencies to take steps closely, in accordance with regulations and instructions.

According to Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Ba Ty, the list of full-time National Assembly candidates at the Central level is in the planning, selected and introduced by the agencies through very strict steps. understand, evaluate both records and actual work; are introduced with a high credit rating.

The Standing Committee of Ethnic Minorities, Committees of the National Assembly, agencies of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Office of the National Assembly collaborated with relevant agencies to review and recommend qualified personnel. , the conditions, the capacity and qualifications to introduce candidates and ensure the capacity to perform the tasks of the agencies of the National Assembly.

After the second Consultative Conference, receiving opinions from you, the National Assembly’s Party Committee, the National Assembly Standing Committee has directed agencies to continue reviewing candidates for National Assembly deputies. Be careful, careful, and adhere to the prescribed standards and conditions.

“Thus, it can be seen that the list prepared and introduced by the National Assembly’s Party Committee and the National Assembly Standing Committee are cadres with strong political bravery and good ethical qualities; basic training, outstanding professional capacity, extensive experience in law construction, supervision, advisory and decision-making on important issues; has reputation, development prospects; introduced by the Committees of the National Assembly with a number of confidence votes; absolutely recommended by the office at work and residence voters to participate in the election for National Assembly deputies, ”Mr. Do Ba Ty emphasized.

Let election day really be the festival of the river

Speaking at the closing ceremony, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Mr. Do Van Chien noted and expressed his respect for the specific, relevant, understanding and rational opinions of The delegates stated, exchanged and spoke at the Conference.

Mr. Do Van Chien affirmed that the comments will be received and fully synthesized in the minutes Third Consultation Conference. Some essential and important contents will be reported directly to superior leadership agencies.

The Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front said that immediately after this Conference, the Standing Committee and the Presidium would send the Minutes of the Third Consultative Conference to the National Election Council, the Standing Committee. Congress; continue to conduct activities to inspect and supervise the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the term 2021-2026.

In addition, the Front will coordinate to organize National Assembly candidates and People’s Councils at all levels to meet and meet with voters, report to voters about their proposed action plan. ; coordinate to promote propaganda about the election; At the same time, to uphold the revolutionary vigilance, resolutely fight, and refute the wrong views and distortions of the hostile forces …

Emphasizing this meeting is the last one, ending three rounds of the negotiation process, Mr. Do Van Chien affirmed that the Fronts at all levels have completed a great amount of work, contributing to the overall success of the process. vote.

On behalf of the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Mr. Do Van Chien called upon fellow citizens and voters across the country to actively participate in voter meeting conferences, exchanges and talks by the Party. Fatherland battle in collaboration with local authorities organized; especially eagerly to vote on May 23, 2021 to realize the rights and responsibilities of citizens, so that the election day is really a festival of the rivers.

At the conference, 100% of the participants voted to approve the list of 205 candidates for the National Assembly, term XV./.

Conference scene. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

Mr. Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front spoke at the conference. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

Participants speak at the conference. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

Participants speak at the conference. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

The Presidium of the conference. (Photo: Minh Duc / VNA)

On April 16, in Hanoi, the Presidium of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front held the third consultative conference to select and make a list of people from central agencies, organizations and units. qualified to run for National Assembly deputies (ĐBQH) term XV.

Reporting at the conference, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front Nguyen Huu Dung, said that the number of people in the XVth term was 205 people.

In which, Party agencies are 11 Delta; The State President, the Vice President of the State, the State President’s Office are the three regions; Agencies of the National Assembly, agencies under the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, Office of the National Assembly (the National Assembly’s offices are in charge at central level) are 130 Delta; Government, governmental agencies (including the Minister of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security) is 15 Delta.

Armed force is 14 NE; The Supreme People’s Court is a NE; Supreme VKSND is a NE; State Audit is a Delta; Central Committee of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front and its member organizations are 29 Delta.

Among 11 candidates for the Party bloc, there are seven Politburo members, including General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong; Standing Secretary of Vo Van Thuong; Head of the Central Organizing Committee Truong Thi Mai; Head of Central Economic Department Tran Tuan Anh; Director of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang; Head of Internal Affairs Central Committee Phan Dinh Trac; Central Inspection Committee Chairman Tran Cam Tu.

Three members of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, including the Chief of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee Le Minh Hung; Head of the Central Committee for Mobilization Bui Thi Minh Hoai; Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia; Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Head of Foreign Affairs Central Committee.

15 candidates in the Government block, agencies under the Government, including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh; Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien; Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung; Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung; Minister of Defense Phan Van Giang; Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; Minister of Public Security To Lam; Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long; Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long; Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc; Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son.

Of the 18 members of the Politburo, 17 were nominated to run for the 15th National Assembly. Specifically, the Party bloc has seven people; Government bloc has four people; There are two people in the National Assembly block, namely National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man; One person is the Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, Nguyen Hoa Binh; In the Ministry of Defense, there are General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army. Besides, Hanoi Party Committee Secretary Dinh Tien Dung was introduced to stand for candidacy in Hanoi City.

According to Mr. Dung, at the Second Consultation Conference, 100% of the participating Delta agreed to make a preliminary list to send opinions to the resident voters for 205/205 people of agencies and organizations. units at the central level were introduced to nominate for the 15th National Assembly. Through conferences of voters’ residence of the candidates for the 15th National Assembly, the credit results are 100%, no matter where voters are located, it is necessary to verify.

Earlier, information at the Conference, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Fatherland Front Do Van Chien, said that after the second consultation meeting, the total number of people was briefly listed. Central and local ministries are 1093. In which 205 people at the central level, 888 people at the central level (with 75 self-nominated people), reaching the rate of 2.19 candidates / 1 Delta elected (compared with the course XIV ratio is 2.29, key XIII ratio is 2.17).

Among 205 nominated candidates, there are structure: Female 46/205 people (ratio 22.43%); 20/205 people from ethnic minorities (9.7%); 4/205 people outside the Party (rate 1.9%); re-election is 100/205 (rate 48.78%); Young people in the Mekong Delta are 5/205 (rate 2.43%); professors, associate professors: 16/205 people (rate 7.8%); doctors: 63/205 people (rate 30.7%); masters: 94/205 people (rate 45.85%); university and equivalent: 32/205 people (rate 15.6%).