Multidisciplinary scientific conference for a Vietnam without burdens caused by HPV

The event was held in response to the national campaign "For a Vietnam without the burden of HPV" launched by the Ministry of Health on March 29, to raise awareness and promote prevention of diseases caused by HPV.

Strengthening multidisciplinary cooperation in HPV prevention

The conference attracted more than 1,000 medical staff from 5 specialties: preventive medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology and oncology, from leading hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The event brought together 14 speakers from home and abroad, sharing the latest scientific updates on the role of HPV prevention in the fields of treatment and prevention. For the first time, more than 20 studies on HPV from all health facilities across the country were displayed in the "Science Poster Exhibition", creating a platform to spread knowledge and promote research cooperation.

The conference brought together more than 1,000 medical staff from 5 specialties: preventive medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology and oncology, from leading hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Prof. Dr. Phan Trong Lan - Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Chairman of the Vietnam Preventive Medicine Association said that HPV is the leading cause of many dangerous cancers, especially cervical cancer - the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. In addition, HPV also causes anal, vulvar, vaginal, penile and pharyngeal cancers, affecting both men and women.

According to the World Health Organization, in 2019, an estimated 690,000 new cases of cancer were caused by HPV globally, including 620,000 in women and 70,000 in men. Despite effective proactive preventive measures such as vaccination and regular screening, many people in low- and middle-income countries still lack access to these protective measures, making HPV a continuing serious threat to public health.

Also according to Prof. Dr. Phan Trong Lan, for health workers, expanding access to prevention, treatment, multi-specialty and continuously updating knowledge, scientific evidence, strengthening consulting capacity and accompanying in raising awareness, increasing HPV vaccination coverage rate in the community.

Speaking at the Conference, Prof. Dr. Phan Trong Lan - Director of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Chairman of the Vietnam Preventive Medicine Association emphasized the role of proactive preventive measures using vaccines and expanding access, prevention, treatment, and multi-specialty of medical staff.

Two thematic discussions at the conference focused on clarifying the HPV burden in both men and women, emphasizing the necessity and role of multidisciplinary consultation in both sexes.

Reports show that HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses worldwide. Most sexually active adults will have been infected with HPV at least once in their lives, although not all are aware of their infection. This silent infection creates a health burden not only for individuals but also for communities and health systems.

Science Poster Exhibition - Connecting knowledge, spreading values

The Poster Exhibition is an important highlight of the conference, promoting research and honoring creative contributions from grassroots health care. More than 20 typical studies were selected, focusing on topics such as: public awareness of HPV, vaccination behavior, epidemiological surveys, health communication.

Some typical topics include: "Current status of knowledge and need for HPV vaccination in women aged 27-45 in Hanoi in 2024", "Practice on HPV vaccination of male students of Preventive Medicine at Hanoi Medical University in 2024", "Research on the rate of Human Papilloma virus infection and some related factors in women aged 18 to 69 in Can Tho city"... Outstanding posters will be evaluated and commended by the expert panel.

Dr. Do Viet Hai Nam, representing the group of authors, presented the poster "Practice on HPV vaccination of male students of Preventive Medicine at Hanoi Medical University in 2024", the work was evaluated by the panel of experts as one of the most outstanding and unique works.

In addition to medical solutions, people are encouraged to change their behavior and lifestyle, such as having safe sex, not smoking, increasing physical activity and maintaining a reasonable diet, as well as proactively seeking out official information.

In addition, people should also consult about preventive measures for HPV, related diseases and cancers at reputable medical facilities.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/hoi-nghi-khoa-hoc-da-chuyen-khoa-vi-mot-viet-nam-khong-ganh-nang-boi-hpv-20250509165753910.htm