Contribute a sketch of Western medicine in Tonkin

The appearance of Western medicine in Tonkin (Vietnam) since 1873 laid the foundation for the formation of modern medicine in Vietnam in the following stages. The book “Western Medicine in Tonkin (1973 - 1945)” introduces the process of introduction of Western medicine and the shaping of the Vietnamese medical field until later.

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 - February 27, 2024), Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House introduces to readers the work "Western Medicine in Tonkin (1873 - 1945)" by author Bui Thi Ha, who has made many efforts to collect archival documents not only in Hanoi, Saigon, but also documents recently exploited in Paris, Aix-en-Provence (France), along with "living documents" of the Ministry of Health , Hanoi Medical University, medical facilities...

With 376 pages, the book "Western Medicine in Bac Ky (1973 - 1945)" is divided into 5 chapters on the process of introduction and formation of Western medicine in Bac Ky, Western medicine in Bac Ky through time milestones, some comments and connections from the process of researching Western medicine in Bac Ky, thereby showing readers the historical flow of the initial introduction of Western medicine to Bac Ky, from here the picture of Vietnamese medicine had spectacular changes later.

The formation and development of Western medicine in Bac Ky has gone through a historical process with many different stages, from the initial medical facilities serving the expeditionary army such as ambulance stations, infirmaries, military hospitals, to the early 20th century, the structure of a modern medical sector including management agencies, medical training facilities, medical examination and treatment facilities, disease prevention facilities and medical research was established. Later, along with traditional medicine, Western medicine gradually promoted its superiority in the process of treating diseases, taking care of community health...

According to author Bui Thi Ha, from a scientific perspective, studying the topic of Western medicine in Bac Ky (1873 - 1945) is of great significance in the study of Bac Ky history and medical history in modern Vietnam. Currently, when Vietnam is actively carrying out the industrialization and modernization process, gradually improving and enhancing the health and quality of life of the people, this topic has a certain practical significance, especially in planning overall health policies, in the fields of medical examination and treatment, epidemiology, and public health.

Phuong Hoa (according to hanoimoi.vn)

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