K Hospital and Vinmec Hospital cooperate in research and technology transfer for cancer treatment

(Baonghean.vn) - On November 16, 2017, K Hospital and Vinmec Times City International General Hospital signed a cooperation agreement on research and technology transfer for cancer treatment in the period 2017-2019.

Accordingly, patients will have access to the most advanced cancer treatment technology based on maximizing the potential and superior advantages of both sides, especially the opportunity to receive support for 70-100% of treatment costs.

K Hospital and Vinmec Times City International General Hospital officially signed a cooperation agreement, aiming to provide cancer patients with the opportunity to receive treatment support and access to the most advanced treatment methods. Photo: PV

Specifically, during the period from 2017 to 2019, K Hospital will cooperate with Vinmec Times City International General Hospital in the following activities: Transferring specialized techniques and ensuring that the techniques are successfully and safely implemented; Sending staff to take turns providing professional support; Regularly coordinating consultations and sharing diagnostic and treatment experiences directly or online in the field of oncology.

For its part, Vinmec Times City, with its strength as the first general hospital in Vietnam to achieve JCI international certification, will support K Hospital in training and improving hospital quality management capacity.

With this comprehensive strategic cooperation, patients at K Hospital and Vinmec Times City International General Hospital will be treated by leading professors and doctors with expertise and experience, and at the same time enjoy superior medical services, best meeting the needs of high-quality health care. In particular, with the 1,500 billion VND sponsorship program of Thien Tam Fund (under Vingroup), cancer patients have the opportunity to receive support of up to 70 - 100% of treatment costs.

K Hospital chose to cooperate with Vinmec because its infrastructure and modern equipment can meet the high demands for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Photo: PV

Speaking about the cooperation agreement, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Van Thuan - Director of K Hospital emphasized: "We chose to cooperate with Vinmec because of the modern infrastructure and equipment at the hospital, meeting the requirements for cancer examination and treatment. With the similar foundations between K Hospital and Vinmec Times City as present, we believe that this good cooperation will bring valuable support and optimal treatment results for cancer patients."

Before the signing event, Vinmec Hospital and K Hospital coordinated with the Bright Tomorrow Fund and Thien Tam Fund to screen for cancer for 15,000 people in 8 provinces/cities. Photo: PV

Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Phu, Deputy General Director of Vinmec International General Hospital Joint Stock Company said: "The cooperation in technology transfer from a leading hospital in the field of oncology such as K Hospital will raise the quality of Vinmec's cancer examination and treatment to a new level."

Previously, Vinmec Healthcare System, K Hospital together with Cancer Patient Support Fund - Bright Tomorrow, Thien Tam Fund implemented a free cancer screening program for about 15,000 people in 8 provinces/cities: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Phu Tho, Quang Nam, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.

Before the signing event, Vinmec Hospital and K Hospital coordinated with the Bright Tomorrow Fund and Thien Tam Fund to screen for cancer for 15,000 people in 8 provinces/cities.

Cancer is a major burden on public health. The comprehensive cooperation between K Hospital and Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is a meaningful activity, aiming to bring people the opportunity to be examined and treated in the best conditions.

With the scale, development orientation, achievements and values ​​that Vinmec Healthcare System and K Hospital have been, are and will continue to build together, go hand in hand, support and promote to achieve higher goals in the career of healthcare development in Vietnam.

PV