Unlocking advanced medical techniques through international collaboration

In recent years, Khanh Hoa Health sector has developed several international cooperation programs through scientific seminars, conferences and treatment technology transfer, thus creating opportunities for local medical facilities to access specialized and advanced techniques.

Leaders of Khanh Hoa General Hospital and Southern Brittany Hospital Group (France) sign a cooperation agreement in the medical field.

Many advanced techniques adopted

Khanh Hoa General Hospital is a pioneer in fostering international cooperation in the medical field. Every year, the hospital welcomes several delegations of experts from Japan, China, France, the U.S.A., etc. for experience exchange, training support and technology transfer. Many advanced techniques in the fields of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, urology, nephrology, pediatrics, spine, etc. have been adopted by the hospital's doctors, making significant progress in medical care and treatment.

Most recently, Khanh Hoa General Hospital, jointly with Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (Taiwan, China) organized an international scientific conference on orthopedic surgery. This is an opportunity for doctors to access in-depth knowledge, share experiences and discuss complex cases, opening up many new treatment directions, especially the application of modern techniques such as 3D printing and individualized surgery.

In the past 10 years, thanks to professional support from Professor Nguyen Nam, Head of the Department of Surgery at Los Angeles Children's Hospital (U.S.A), physicians of the Department of General Surgery at Khanh Hoa General Hospital has successfully implemented many advanced techniques to treat complex malformations in children with biliary tract diseases, intestinal diseases, anal malformations, diaphragmatic hernias, etc. In addition, through medical cooperation initiative called "Born and raised in Vietnam" with the Southern Brittany Hospital Group (France), the hospital's team of doctors and physicians are supported to improve reproductive and early childhood health care, starting from pregnancy through childbirth and the first years of a child’s life; Strengthen professional capacity for doctors and medical staff through training, workshops, internships, and remote consultations.

Yersin Nha Trang General Hospital welcomes a delegation of French doctors to discuss the treatment of autism spectrum disorders in children.

At Hospital 22-12 (Nha Trang Ward), in September, the hospital benefited from the transfer of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) technique, a breakthrough in early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer from Japanese experts. Professor, PhD. Tomohiko Richard Ohya, Consultant of the Department of Endoscopy at Jikei University Hospital, Japan, said, “Training plays a very important role in enhancing medical expertise, particularly through the use of modern simulation technologies. Expanding training programs and providing structured guidance in endoscopic techniques can significantly improve early cancer detection, shifting the focus from reactive treatment to proactive diagnosis before symptoms appear. Therefore, international cooperation in training and technology transfer is extremely necessary.

Promoting international cooperation

Dr. Phan Huu Chinh, Director of Khanh Hoa General Hospital, said, “In recent years, the hospital has promoted cooperation with many hospitals regionally and internationally. doctors have been sent to short-term training courses abroad; while experts have been welcomed to take part in seminars at the hospital. This activity not only aims to improve healthcare services, but also helps expand international cooperation relationships and opens up new directions in disease treatment.

At the international scientific conference on orthopedic surgery held at Khanh Hoa General Hospital, Dr. Kai-Cheng Lin from Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (Taiwan, China) said, “The cooperation between the two hospitals has been established with many practical activities such as professional training, knowledge exchange and sending doctors for further study. This conference is an opportunity for doctors from Taiwan (China), Ho Chi Minh City and Khanh Hoa to discuss, share experience and find solutions for challenging cases that pose significant difficulties in both countries. It is truly a valuable occasion to enhance treatment quality. I believe this partnership will continue to grow stronger, yielding effective long-term outcomes.”

International cooperation in health care is a solution for the Khanh Hoa health sector to access advanced treatment techniques in the world. Currently, the province has 15 general and specialized hospitals at the provincial level, 13 reserve facilities, and 15 regional health centers. In addition to public hospitals, the province also has Military Hospital 87 and 5 private hospitals. With the existing potential and based on the orientation of health development in Khanh Hoa province according to the Politburo's Resolution No. 09 on the construction and development of Khanh Hoa Province till 2030 with a vision till 2045, the provincial health sector has been appealing international cooperation in medical tourism and human resource training; development of specialized and modern techniques in a number of fields, such as: Cardiovascular, orthopedic trauma, oncology...

Amid increasingly complex diseases, it is essential to foster international cooperation and secure support for training and technological advancement in healthcare. The initiative not only offer immediate solutions to pressing medical challenges but also lay a robust foundation for the Khanh Hoa health sector to achieve sustainable development and deeper integration within the region and the global medical community.

C.Dan

Translated by N.T