Abbott accompanies the healthcare industry to improve the health of Vietnamese women

Women’s health is the foundation of the family and a measure of the development of society. When equipped with knowledge and given the conditions to proactively take care of themselves, women can live healthy, confident and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.

However, the journey of women's health care in Vietnam still has many challenges.

Challenges in women's health care in Vietnam

According to information given at the Congress of the Vietnam Association for Menopausal Women's Health Care (VN) held on November 9, 2025 in Hanoi, there are currently about 13 million women in pre-menopause and menopause, increasing by about 200,000 people each year. Of these, about 20% have disorders that require medical intervention, but many women still silently endure this stage due to lack of information and fear of going to the doctor.

The Ministry of Health also recorded that 90% of Vietnamese women of reproductive age have suffered from gynecological diseases, with the number of new cases increasing by 15-27% each year and showing a clear trend of getting younger. Non-communicable diseases such as gestational diabetes are also on the rise. Lack of scientific knowledge and psychological fear cause many women to miss the opportunity to detect serious diseases early, negatively affecting their health and quality of life.

Lack of scientific knowledge or psychological reluctance to go for check-ups causes many women to miss the opportunity to detect serious diseases early. In fact, many women in Vietnam are still afraid of regular gynecological examinations or early screening for reproductive diseases. Meanwhile, diseases such as endometriosis, hormonal disorders or gynecological diseases are increasingly common, if detected late, they can cause long-term health effects.

Taking care of women's health requires persistent cooperation from the community, the health sector, businesses, women themselves and their families.

Addressing these challenges requires close coordination between the community, the health sector, businesses and families to improve the quality of health care and empower women to proactively protect and manage their own health.

Practical action for Vietnamese women's health

With more than 135 years of global history and three decades of presence in Vietnam, Abbott has always accompanied the healthcare industry on its journey to improve women's health.

Abbott has collaborated with the Ministry of Health to contribute to the development and dissemination of the first national guidelines on the prevention and management of gestational diabetes, focusing on screening, early diagnosis, nutrition counseling and lifestyle changes for pregnant women. This is an important step forward to reduce the incidence of the disease and limit dangerous complications for mothers and babies.

In parallel, Abbott has implemented large-scale training programs, scientific seminars and professional forums with the Vietnam Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (VAGO) and medical partners. The Women's Health Summit series held in April 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang attracted more than 3,000 doctors and medical staff to attend, focusing on in-depth discussions on menopause and endometriosis to update the latest clinical knowledge and promote comprehensive health care for women.

Healthcare professionals discuss menopause care strategies at Abbott Women's Health Conference

Abbott also continuously cooperates with partners through prestigious professional conferences such as the Vietnam - France - Asia - Pacific Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference (VFAP), the National Obstetrics and Gynecology Conference, and annual conferences at leading hospitals, contributing to improving the professional capacity of thousands of medical experts nationwide.

Global representative of the World Endometriosis Association shares at the i-TEA national intensive class with the participation of more than 500 domestic medical experts

As a global healthcare company, Abbott continuously brings to Vietnam advanced scientific and technological solutions such as the a:care digital platform that provides authentic and reliable medical information, or the FreeStyle Libre continuous blood glucose monitoring system that helps control diabetes effectively.

Abbott also cooperates with the Vietnam Women's Union and local health organizations to carry out community education activities on reproductive health, nutrition, and medical knowledge nationwide.

Abbott has been improving the quality of healthcare in Vietnam for three decades through technology and innovation.

The initiatives in recent times have contributed to bringing many practical values, helping the medical team improve their professional knowledge, while creating a positive impact on the community, raising awareness and encouraging women to proactively take care of their health.

Abbott is committed to continuing to accompany Vietnam, coordinating with local authorities, partners and stakeholders to improve access to medical services and comprehensive healthcare for women, for a healthier and more fulfilling future.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/abbott-dong-hanh-cung-nganh-y-te-nang-cao-suc-khoe-phu-nu-viet-185251126145007614.htm