Digital transformation in healthcare extends beyond merely computerizing administrative procedures; it must penetrate the core of the examination and treatment system, from hospital management and electronic health records to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to support treatment and patient care, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan stated at the cooperation announcement ceremony on 19/5 in Hanoi. This event actualizes the comprehensive cooperation policy between the two countries, following the recent visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to Vietnam.
According to the Deputy Minister, Vietnam's healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation, moving towards a smarter, more connected, and patient-centric system. In this evolution, health data, electronic medical records, data-driven hospital management, and AI-supported clinical decisions will play foundational roles. The integration of technology, management, and medicine will ensure effective, comprehensive, and sustainable health care for the population.
Under the cooperation framework, FPT and its affiliated companies are authorized to use the Tokushukai brand in healthcare activities in Vietnam. Concurrently, both parties will develop modern information technology solutions for the healthcare sectors in Vietnam and Japan.
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Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Group, speaks at the cooperation ceremony. Photo: Tran Huan |
Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Group, stated that FPT, as a leading technology group in Vietnam, has driven digital and AI transformation for numerous organizations and businesses across various global sectors, including healthcare. FPT aims to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem, providing fast and convenient services to regulatory agencies, medical facilities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and the public.
Over its 20-year journey alongside the healthcare sector, FPT's digital health ecosystem is operational in more than 300 hospitals and medical facilities nationwide. FPT is a strategic partner to leading medical groups in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
"Technology must serve human happiness, with health being the most important foundation. We aim to apply technology, especially artificial intelligence, to provide better health care for each individual", Binh said.
Higashiue Shinichi, President of Tokushukai Medical Group, Japan's largest private healthcare system, noted that the group currently operates approximately 92 hospitals and hundreds of medical facilities across Japan. It provides comprehensive medical services, ranging from examination and treatment to rehabilitation and nursing homes, and engages in international cooperation with universities and hospitals for medical personnel training. Through its extensive ecosystem, he hopes to contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services and delivering optimal services to the people of Vietnam.
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Leaders of the two groups announce cooperation in digital transformation in healthcare. Photo: Tran Huan |
Vietnam and Japan have intensified comprehensive cooperation across strategic sectors such as national defense, economy, digital transformation, energy transition, green transition, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.
Experts consider healthcare cooperation a highlight in the bilateral relationship, evidenced by collaborative programs in preventive medicine, digital health, and elderly care, all aimed at fostering a more efficient and sustainable healthcare system.
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