International Cooperation to Develop Family Medicine in Vietnam

Hanoi Medical University, in cooperation with Belgium's Wallonia-Brussels Federation, held an international conference titled "Universal Healthcare in the New Era: The Role of Family Medicine" to improve family medicine practices, which form the cornerstone of Vietnam's healthcare system.

Held on October 29, the conference addressed the modernization of the family medicine system, which holds a critical place in Vietnam's healthcare strategy. Participants discussed topics such as educational reform meeting international standards, digital transformation processes, and community-level management of chronic diseases. Duong Huy Luong, Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management under the Ministry of Health, delivered a speech at the meeting and evaluated the future of the system.

Within the scope of the conference, a strategic framework agreement covering the years 2026-2030 was signed between Hanoi Medical University and Servier Vietnam Co., Ltd. This agreement aims to implement the AS ONE program, which seeks to increase the capacity for hypertension and diabetes management in primary healthcare.