New directions in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and stroke

(Chinhphu.vn) – Researching and applying safe, effective solutions with clear and reliable scientific evidence plays a particularly important role, aiming at proactive health care, especially emphasizing disease prevention rather than cure.

Associate Professor Le Manh Cuong speaks at a scientific conference - Photo: VGP/HM

At the scientific conference on prevention of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, improving the quality of life and longevity of people (Policosanol and HDL longevity factor) co-organized by the National Center for Scientific Research of Cuba and Tue Tinh Hospital, Mr. Tran Huu Duc, Deputy Director of the Department of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Management, Ministry of Health said that this conference is very important in the field of international medical cooperation of Vietnam.

Update scientific knowledge about Policosanol

At the workshop, domestic and international scientists exchanged and updated scientific knowledge about Policosanol - a natural compound, proven to be able to increase the concentration and quality of HDL (good cholesterol), helping to improve health in cardiovascular diseases, chronic diseases, especially stroke prevention.

From a professional perspective, Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Le Manh Cuong, Director of Tue Tinh Hospital, said that this is the first time a workshop on this topic has been held in Vietnam, an opportunity for domestic doctors and physicians to update scientific knowledge about Policosanol and longevity factors.

According to Associate Professor Le Manh Cuong, the reports of scientists from Japan and Korea related to Policosanol have opened a new direction for Vietnamese scientists to research, from which they can soon apply and use to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Currently, in Vietnam, clinical research is also being carried out and evaluation of treatment to reduce blood cholesterol.

As a country with many achievements in Policosanol research, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Rogelio Polanco Fuentes said that the Cuban Government always attaches importance to the development of the health sector, focusing on the development of public health, primary health care, and preventive medicine. In addition, Cuba also researches, develops, and establishes scientific research centers to study and produce many types of pharmaceuticals to serve people's health care.

Cuba sees great potential in cooperation with Vietnam in this field. The Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam affirmed that Cuba is always ready to send Cuban doctors and medical experts to work at public and private health facilities in Vietnam.

Recently, in the field of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, the two countries have also established a joint venture to jointly research, develop, produce and commercialize many advanced Cuban products in biotechnology such as pharmaceuticals to serve the health care of Vietnamese people and export to countries in the region.

This workshop is expected to open up many new directions of cooperation, making practical contributions to health care for the Vietnamese people and the international community.

Hien Minh

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