Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan: Continue to improve institutions, promote digital transformation and innovation in healthcare

In a world that is shifting rapidly towards data medicine, digital medicine and personalized medicine, the application of artificial intelligence, big data, simulation robots, Internet of Things connectivity in healthcare... is no longer an option, but a mandatory requirement.

Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan - Deputy Minister of Health , Chairman of the National Medical Council emphasized this information in his speech at the "33rd Bach Mai Hospital Scientific Conference" taking place over 2 days, November 3-4.

Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan - Deputy Minister of Health , Chairman of the National Medical Council spoke.

Pioneer in research, innovation and application of modern technology in medical examination and treatment practices

Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co - Director of Bach Mai Hospital said that with the theme "Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence - The Foundation for Breakthrough Development of Modern Medicine", the 33rd Bach Mai Hospital Science Conference is not only an annual professional event, but has become an academic space, a place to exchange, spread and create new values ​​for the development of Vietnam's healthcare industry. At the same time, this event is not only topical but also demonstrates foresight and strategic action thinking.

The theme of this year's conference reflects the inevitable development trend of modern medicine. Artificial intelligence (AI), digital medicine and personalized medicine are creating fundamental changes in medical examination and treatment from diagnosis, treatment to management and prevention.

The application of high technology helps improve accuracy, optimize processes, and most importantly: provide more comprehensive care for patients.

As a Central General Hospital, Bach Mai is always a pioneer in research, innovation and application of modern technology into practice. In recent years, the Hospital has continuously promoted digital transformation, building a "Smart Hospital" model, aiming for patient-centered medical services.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co - Director of Bach Mai Hospital said: In recent years, the Hospital has continuously promoted digital transformation, building a "Smart Hospital" model, aiming for patient-centered medical services.

Those steps forward are the result of the spirit of daring to think, daring to do, and the desire to contribute of the entire Bach Mai medical team.

The 33rd Bach Mai Hospital Scientific Conference has a scale of 01 plenary session, 32 thematic sessions and 6 satellite sessions with 150 chairpersons, 273 domestic and international reporters with 300 scientific reports, sharing research works of high practical value in many fields: emergency resuscitation, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging, and smart medical management.

The participation of many experts, scientists and young doctors is a testament to the vibrant academic spirit and strong influence of Bach Mai in the medical community nationwide.

Together we create an innovative ecosystem for Vietnamese healthcare

In his speech at the conference, Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan said: "We are entering an era in which technology does not replace humans, but will be an extension of knowledge, a catalyst for more accurate, timely and humane clinical decisions.

There will be no longer any boundaries between treatment and preventive medicine; between hospitals and communities; between doctors and data. Everything will be connected in a smart ecosystem, with the patient at the center."

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan and Dr. Nguyen Ngo Quang - Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health awarded the GCP Certificate in clinical trials of drugs and medical equipment to the Hospital Board of Directors.

The leaders of the Ministry of Health also affirmed: This strategic orientation is completely consistent with the spirit of Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo, which emphasizes that Breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation are the main driving forces for the country's rapid and sustainable development. The health sector needs to be a pioneer in concretizing that spirit, because this is a field directly related to the health, life and happiness of the people.

Along with that, the recent Resolution No. 72 of the Politburo has also established a fundamental innovation mindset: Strongly shifting from a mindset focused on medical examination and treatment to proactive disease prevention, focusing on protecting, caring for, and improving comprehensive health, continuously throughout the life cycle.

"These are revolutionary directives, requiring the active and pioneering participation of leading medical centers such as Bach Mai Hospital, which not only cares for patients, but is also a center for knowledge creation, technology development, and connecting the innovative medical ecosystem nationwide," Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan shared.

According to Professor, Dr. Tran Van Thuan, the Ministry of Health highly appreciates Bach Mai's pioneering role in the entire process of building a smart hospital model, promoting evidence-based medical research, applying high technology, and developing international integration capacity.

"In the overall strategy of the industry, we clearly identify that central medical facilities are responsible not only for treatment, but also for leading and spreading the model of knowledge management, data and innovation to the entire health system" - Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan said and expressed his belief that the 33rd Bach Mai Science Conference will be a strong push to unleash creativity, so that scientists, doctors, managers, and businesses can together create an innovative ecosystem for Vietnamese healthcare.

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan, leaders of several Departments and Bureaus of the Ministry of Health, and the Board of Directors of Bach Mai Hospital took souvenir photos with international experts who have made many contributions to the development of the hospital.

"An ecosystem where Data is a national asset, Artificial Intelligence is an assistant to doctors, Patients are the center of all policies and doctors are protected by knowledge, ethics and modern institutions" - Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan emphasized.

The leaders of the Ministry of Health also hope that from this scientific forum, there will be more breakthrough recommendations, feasible models, and action initiatives so that the Ministry of Health and related ministries and branches can continue to perfect institutions, open up mechanisms, promote digital transformation and innovation in healthcare in a substantial, sustainable and national manner.

"Medicine is not only the science of healing but also the art of sowing hope. In the age of data and machine learning, if there is anything that cannot be digitized, it is the heart, responsibility, and courage of Vietnamese physicians.

From Bach Mai, a symbol of knowledge and humanity, I call on us to continue writing the journey of innovation of the Vietnamese healthcare sector, a healthcare system that is more modern, fairer, smarter, but always compassionate, always for people" - Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan said.

Associate Professor, Dr. Vu Van Giap - Deputy Director of Bach Mai Hospital introduced a set of 3 AI solutions for lung cancer diagnosis Made in Vietnam at the conference.

At the conference, Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co said that, continuing the success in science and technology with many major awards, in 2025 Bach Mai Hospital is honored to become one of the first public hospitals in the country to be recognized and licensed by the Ministry of Health to meet all 3 standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in the fields of Medicine, New Methods - New Techniques and Medical Equipment.

This is an extremely important condition for scientific and technological products to be tested and successfully applied in diagnosis, treatment and prevention, thereby creating a premise for effectively developing high-quality health care services for people right in Vietnam according to Resolution 57 of the Politburo and the action plan according to Decision 2121 of the Ministry of Health.

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