During the inspection, Madam Tra praised the efforts to apply new technologies to identify the remains of fallen soldiers. She underscored the importance of human resources and asked the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology to conduct a comprehensive review of personnel, while mobilizing those with strong adaptability for training to prepare for the operation of new technological lines.
“DNA technology can be considered the most optimal method available today. But the most important thing now is to continue assessing its practical impact through real-world trials,” said Madam Tra, adding, “Its strengths, challenges, and limitations must be clearly defined to ensure effective implementation, quality, and timely results. As for the data, it needs to be comprehensively updated and continuously supplemented.”
At the Military Institute of Forensic Medicine, Deputy PM Tra asked for recruitment of more personnel with expertise equivalent or closely related to DNA testing. She also called for a plan to enable these personnel to quickly gain access to and hands-on experience with the new technology, preparing them to operate the supported production line.
The same day, Madam Tra inspected the facility for receiving, preserving, and storing samples of fallen soldiers’ remains, as well as the DNA testing system, at the Military Institute of Forensic Medicine under the Department of Military Medicine of the Ministry of National Defense.
