Many foreigners come to Vietnam for dialysis

This information was given at the continuing medical training program on the topic "Application of technology to improve the quality of treatment of patients on periodic hemodialysis" organized by City International Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, attracting more than 100 leading experts and doctors in the field of artificial kidney - hemodialysis nationwide to participate in updating new technology and treatment procedures.

Hundreds of dialysis doctors nationwide participate in updating new technology and treatment procedures.

According to Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Pham Van Bui, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Dialysis Association, the rate of patients with end-stage chronic kidney failure requiring dialysis is increasing rapidly.

Dr. Ta Thi Thanh Thuy, Medical Director of City International Hospital, said that each year the hospital receives more than 6,000 patients for dialysis treatment, of which 30% come from countries around the world such as Japan, Korea, France, America...

Over the years, this place has become a familiar dialysis address sought by many foreign patients who come to combine tourism or work in Vietnam.

In 2023, the hemodialysis unit is honored to accompany the Department of Tourism and the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City to implement the Medical Tourism program. Patients with chronic kidney disease can now travel with peace of mind and experience life without having to worry too much about regular dialysis.

NGUYEN THANH

Source: https://nld.com.vn/suc-khoe/nhieu-benh-nhan-nuoc-ngoai-den-viet-nam-chay-than-20230919102405356.htm