The National Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital needs to promote scientific research linked to clinical practice, technological breakthroughs in fetal medicine and newborn care, and use innovation as a driving force for development.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan emphasized this at the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding (July 19, 1955 - July 19, 2025) of the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and receiving prestigious awards from the Party and State, which took place on July 18 in Hanoi.
Implement in-depth research directions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Tran Van Thuan emphasized that seven decades – a journey of continuous progress, closely linked to the development of modern healthcare and the cause of reproductive health care, maternal and child health in Vietnam – means that the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital is not only the source of life but also a place where intellect, courage, and a desire to contribute converge. Advanced techniques, complex cases, valuable scientific research projects – all bear the mark of a united, innovative team, rich in aspirations for service and pioneering on the path of integration.
Having overcome numerous challenges, the hospital has affirmed its role as a leading specialized center, bearing the responsibility of training, transferring technology, conducting research, and establishing professional standards in obstetrics and gynecology for the entire country.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)
The Deputy Minister of Health requested that the hospital continue to invest in developing its team of obstetricians and gynecologists, scientists, educators, and healthcare administrators, with a comprehensive vision and an integrated mindset. The hospital needs to create an academic ecosystem where every doctor, every staff member is encouraged to engage in lifelong learning, has access to advanced techniques, participates in international research, and strives for the highest professional standards, academic titles, and degrees.
“Obstetrics and gynecology needs to be one of the pioneering fields in the application of precision medicine, artificial intelligence, cell technology, and genetic engineering. Hospitals need to implement in-depth research directions, from prevention, prenatal screening and diagnosis, assisted reproduction, to neonatal care and fetal intervention. Each scientific study needs to be linked to improving practice, reducing the burden of disease, and enhancing the quality of life for Vietnamese women and children,” Professor Tran Van Thuan emphasized.
In particular, the hospital needs to expand international cooperation in a substantive and proactive manner to enhance its expertise and promote the image of Vietnamese healthcare. The hospital should continue to build strategic partnerships with leading medical centers worldwide, participate in regional academic networks, organize inter-hospital and international conferences and research, and gradually develop high-quality medical service models, aiming towards the development of specialized medical tourism in the field of reproductive health care.
Acknowledging numerous achievements
Sharing about the hospital's 70-year journey and future vision, Professor Nguyen Duy Anh - Director of the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital - emphasized that the hospital is not simply a medical facility, but also a place where life is revived, a cradle for nurturing tiny lives. Patients place their complete trust in doctors and nurses, entrusting them with both their health and their lives; therefore, medical professionals have the responsibility not only to treat them faster and more effectively, but also to preserve as much of their precious functions as possible.
Professor Nguyen Duy Anh - Director of the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. (Photo: Minh Quyet/VNA)
The Director of the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital also affirmed: “I believe that present and future generations will continue to pursue that great aspiration – building an advanced, modern hospital that is on par with any obstetrics and gynecology facility in the world. The Vietnamese people deserve access to the most modern medical techniques, to be cared for using the best methods, with all the dedication of the medical profession.”
In this new phase, the hospital is undergoing a comprehensive transformation towards a modern, humane, and integrated approach, aiming for a smart hospital model that is patient-centered, promoting digital transformation, and applying technology and artificial intelligence in medical examination, treatment, management, and research. The key objectives for the next phase include modernizing facilities, investing in cutting-edge technologies, strengthening digital transformation, standardizing professional processes according to international standards, improving service quality, and developing high-quality human resources.
In particular, on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, the hospital was honored to receive the Third-Class Labor Medal from the President of Vietnam for its outstanding achievements in successfully applying the non-invasive Surfactant injection method in the treatment of extremely low birth weight premature infants, contributing to reducing infant mortality rates and improving maternal and child health care; and was awarded Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister; as well as the title of "Outstanding Physician" for exemplary collectives and individuals of the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.
A cultural performance to welcome the anniversary celebration. (Photo: Minh Quyet/VNA)
The National Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital was established on July 19, 1955, according to Decree No. 615-ZYO/ND/3A. Through various stages of development and name changes, from Hospital C (1960) to the Institute for the Protection of Mothers and Newborns (1966), and officially becoming the National Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in 2003, the hospital has affirmed its role as a first-class, leading specialized hospital under the Ministry of Health.
With a noble mission, the hospital undertakes the functions of examination, emergency care, treatment, disease prevention, scientific research, staff training, guidance for lower-level facilities, and international cooperation. To date, the hospital has developed with two facilities, including the main facility at 1 Trieu Quoc Dat Street and a second facility currently under construction in Quoc Oai District (Hanoi). The hospital's equipment system is comprehensively and modernly invested, especially the laboratory equipment for prenatal diagnosis and newborn screening, ensuring high efficiency in medical examination and treatment.
In recognition of outstanding achievements in professional work, training, scientific research, and service to the people, the Party and the State have decided to award:
- The Third-Class Labor Medal was awarded to: Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital; Gynecological Oncology Department.
- The Third-Class Labor Medal was awarded to the following individuals: Associate Professor Vu Van Du - Deputy Director of the Hospital; Dr. Dang Thi Hong Thien - Head of the General Planning Department; and Dr. Nguyen Van Thang - Head of the Gynecological Oncology Department.
- Certificates of commendation from the Prime Minister were awarded to the following collectives and individuals: the Personnel and Organization Department; the Obstetrics Department; Professor Nguyen Duy Anh - Director of the Hospital; and Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha - Deputy Director of the Hospital.
(Vietnam+)
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/thuc-day-nhung-dot-pha-cong-nghe-trong-y-hoc-bao-thai-va-cham-soc-so-sinh-post1050355.vnp
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