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The new Minister of Health and Welfare, Kwon Deok-cheol, emphasized “ overcoming the new coronavirus infection crisis (Corona 19) ” as an inauguration.
“A critical period of spread of the epidemic … the situation must stabilize quickly”
Minister Kwon, who was appointed on the 24th, said in his opening speech that day: “I feel a great sense of responsibility and mission as Minister of Health and Welfare that you have to overcome the crisis situation of Corona 19.” Together, we will focus our efforts on overcoming this crisis ”.
The candidate for Minister of Health and Welfare, Kwon Deok-cheol, will be sworn in at a staff hearing held at the Health and Welfare Committee of the National Assembly on the 22nd. Center photo
On the morning of the 24th, Minister Kwon began the official work by attending the meeting of the Security and Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters. Minister Kwon said: “The spread of Corona 19, which is currently underway in the metropolitan area, continues,” and said: “This week and the next, including the next few days, are the most important times for the spread of the pandemic”. He stressed that “we must quickly break the proliferation tax” and “we must mobilize all our capabilities to stabilize the situation as soon as possible.”
“There is a need to alleviate public concern by quickly securing adequate beds and staff for appropriate treatment, such as critically ill beds” and “There is a need to constantly prepare for the early introduction of the Corona 19 vaccine and vaccination. Let’s work together to overcome this crisis, ”he said again. In addition, ▶ Establishment of health and safety networks. ▶ Establishment of income and care safety nets. Minister Kwon said: “We will strengthen public medical capabilities, such as hospitals and medical personnel, and establish a health care system that allows essential medical use anywhere.”
In addition, he said, “We need to abolish the standard for those required to support the Basic Livelihood Security System in stages, and properly prepare a pilot project for Korean-style injury allocation for a society where people can relax without worry. “. With regard to the issue of the low birth rate and the aging of the population, “we will significantly expand the national investment in pregnancy and childbirth by establishing allowances for babies and we will guarantee time for parents to spend with their children.” We will also improve personalized attention services, such as care ”.
Minister Kwon served as the longest serving deputy minister in the Ministry of Health and Welfare. He is an orthodox bureaucrat who has worked in health care and welfare for 32 years until his retirement last year. During the 2015 MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) outbreak, he served as head of the ‘MERS Management Countermeasures Headquarters’ as head of health and medical policy. Minister Kwon said: “It is an infinite personal honor to be able to work as a minister in the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which has been with you for more than 30 years.”
Reporter Hwang Soo-yeon [email protected]
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