Representatives of Vietnam and France have gathered at a workshop to share experiences in chronic disease management and discuss policies for the disease management and utilization of health insurance fund, local media reported.
The workshop themed "Harnessing Better Management of Chronic Diseases in Vietnam" was jointly organized by the French Embassy in Vietnam, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, and the Vietnam Social Security in Hanoi on January 22.
French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet proposed that France and Vietnam should collaborate to find long-term solutions to address chronic diseases while noting that healthcare is a prominent pillar in the France-Vietnam bilateral cooperation. Over 3,000 Vietnamese doctors have been trained in France. Many collaborative projects in research have been implemented by both parties, including public-private partnerships.
The workshop exemplified the shared determination of both sides to further enhance cooperation in the healthcare sector, especially regarding current issues like chronic diseases, the French diplomat rated, hoping that both sides would increase collaboration in research, particularly in pharmaceutical research and the development of new medications.
In October 2023, France introduced its Global Health Strategy for the 2023-2027 period, he noted, affirming that the embassy will stand alongside French businesses to strongly promote cooperation with partners in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, health insurance coverage has increased from 47% of the population in 2008 to 74.7% in 2015, reaching 93.35% in 2023, gradually moving toward the goal of universal health insurance. In 2019, non-communicable diseases accounted for up to 73.7% of the total disease burden and mortality nationwide.
(Tuoi Tre [1], Vietnam Plus [2])