Minister Dao Hong Lan held bilateral talks with the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture to promote Vietnam-Japan medical cooperation.

SKĐS - On the morning of November 14, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Health, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan received, worked and held bilateral talks with Mr. Kuroiwa Yuji, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture to promote medical cooperation between the Ministry of Health of Vietnam and Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Joining Minister Dao Hong Lan at the meeting, on the Ministry of Health's side were representatives from the following departments: Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Disease Prevention, Science and Technology and Training, Population, Medical Infrastructure and Equipment, Pharmaceutical Management, Social Welfare, and the Planning and Finance Department; as well as leaders from several hospitals under the Ministry.

The Japanese delegation included Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam; Mr. Kobayashi Yosuke, Chief Representative of JICA in Vietnam; and a delegation of officials and businesses from the healthcare sector of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Scenes from the reception and working session.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan expressed her appreciation, high regard, and pleasure in welcoming the delegation from Kanagawa province led by Governor Kuroiwa Yuji, along with the presence of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, Mr. Ito Naoki.

Minister Dao Hong Lan informed that the Vietnamese Party and Government have many policies paying attention to social welfare and the health sector, such as: Issuing Resolutions No. 57-NQ/TW; 59-NQ/TW, and especially Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025 of the Politburo on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of people's health.

The Ministry of Health has implemented various initiatives such as electronic health records, electronic medical records, and increased application of new technologies and AI in diagnosing and treating diseases for the people.

This is an area where Japan has extensive experience, and the Ministry of Health hopes that through this meeting, experts from Kanagawa Prefecture will share more about the term Me-byo and future implementation plans.

Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan delivered a speech.

Ambassador Ito Naoki, the Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam, acknowledged, along with Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, the positive changes following the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Vietnamese Ministry of Health and Kanagawa Prefecture on November 15, 2024.

This includes areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, biomedical technology, information technology, food and nutrition, policies to address population aging, advanced models in healthcare, and training Vietnamese students at Japanese medical universities.

Governor Kuroiwa Yuji of Kanagawa Prefecture delivered a speech.

Governor Kuroiwa Yuji of Kanagawa Prefecture expressed his pleasure at the effective cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Health and Kanagawa Prefecture, further concretized through bilateral talks. The Me-byo concept is an award-winning initiative from the United Nations, focusing on: nutrition, physical activity, and social engagement.

He believes this is appropriate given the practical situation and the trend of population aging.

In Kanagawa Prefecture, a Me-byo (Medical Medical Equipment and Supplies) industry has been established, encompassing a high-tech zone, a large hospital, and 1,200 participating businesses equipped with modern medical equipment, enabling early diagnosis, supporting proactive healthcare, and improving appropriate nutritional status.

Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, delivered a speech.

Experts from JICA Vietnam and healthcare businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture presented on several typical disease patterns, prevention, and treatment methods; solutions towards modern medicine through Me-byo metabolic therapy; the current situation and solutions for routine health checkups in Vietnam, drawing on Japanese practices; and nutritional regimens for proactive health care and adaptation to an aging population.

Departments and divisions of the Ministry of Health, and central-level hospitals under the Ministry, contributed their opinions to the discussion, affirming that medical cooperation between Vietnam and Japan is expanding in a substantive and effective manner with the active participation of both sides, and needs to continue developing in depth with new innovations and in response to digital transformation and the application of new technologies.

The Japanese delegates gave speeches.

Speaking at the meeting, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan affirmed that Vietnam has implemented many groundbreaking policies in the field of healthcare, including strengthening disease prevention efforts, with many focused solutions aimed at changing people's perceptions in the field of disease prevention.

Through this meeting, we hope to gain more experience from Japan, as well as promote strong cooperation in the fields of digital medicine, artificial intelligence in diagnosis, surgical robots, and smart hospital management; and biomedical technology.

Minister Dao Hong Lan informed that in 2026, Vietnam will conduct periodic health check-ups for its citizens and hopes for cooperation and support from Japan in the field of universal, mass healthcare for all people.

Regarding strengthening solutions to adapt to the issue of population aging, Minister Dao Hong Lan stated that the draft Population Law is currently being presented at the ongoing 15th National Assembly session. During the explanatory session before the National Assembly, the Minister cited experiences from Japan, ranging from increasing the birth rate and promoting the role of the elderly to changing the economic model to adapt to population aging.

Representatives from various departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Health delivered speeches.

Minister Dao Hong Lan stated that, based on Kanagawa province's experience and numerous outstanding achievements in healthcare and improving the quality of life for its people, promoting cooperation in elderly care, as well as the Me-byo model, could be piloted in some localities in Vietnam, making a significant contribution to the healthcare sector in the future.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan emphasized that the presence of Japanese businesses contributes to expanding opportunities for human resource training, improving the quality of medical examination and treatment, enhancing the capacity of the healthcare system, increasing the ability to respond to epidemics, and expanding access to medical advancements. This promotes business cooperation and research in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment; creating conditions for businesses from both sides to connect and invest in the production of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and medical biological products in Vietnam.

Regarding the proposed content and future directions, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan instructed the Director of the International Cooperation Department and leaders of relevant units of the Ministry to continue discussions with businesses in Kanagawa province; the Departments, Bureaus, Hospitals, and Schools attending the meeting will closely connect with units in Kanagawa province to open up specific cooperation directions in the future in areas of mutual interest.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan; Mr. Kuroiwa Yuji, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture; Mr. Ito Naoki and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, along with other delegates, pose for a commemorative photo.

"The Vietnamese Ministry of Health always values ​​and wishes to expand deep and sustainable cooperation with localities in Japan, including Kanagawa province as a prime example," Minister Dao Hong Lan said, expressing confidence that, with a spirit of trust, friendship, and mutual development, the cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Health and Kanagawa province will achieve many new accomplishments, making a positive contribution to the health and happiness of the people of both countries.

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