The signing ceremony was held in Hanoi under the witness of Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Albertovich Murashko, Mr. Bezdetko Gennady Stepanovich - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Vietnam and Party Central Committee member, Minister of Health of Vietnam Dao Hong Lan.
The event marked the realization of a cooperation agreement signed in May 2025 in the Russian Federation between Vietnam vaccines Joint Stock Company (VNVC), Tam Anh General Hospital System and Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), within the framework of the visit and working session of General Secretary To Lam at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The agreement is of special significance in the context of cancer being a global health burden and in Vietnam.
At the signing ceremony, Mr. Andrey Kaprin - General Director of the National Center for medicine and pharmacy - Hertsen Institute of the Russian Federation - exchanged cooperation documents with Mr. Ngo Chi Dung - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tam Anh General Hospital System and Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI).
According to the minutes, the two sides will cooperate in three main areas including exchanging experiences in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment; organizing scientific conferences; implementing in-depth research on surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and modern treatments. In particular, the cooperation focuses on comprehensive transfer of core technologies, including important inventions in drugs, vaccines, cancer diagnosis and treatment techniques from the Russian Federation.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Russian Minister of Health emphasized that the Russian health system is recognized by WHO as a leading developed group in the world, especially in the field of cancer treatment, organ transplantation and high-tech medicine.
This cooperation event is an important step forward, realizing high-level commitments, aiming to improve the quality of people's health care, he said.
Vietnamese Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan affirmed that the agreement is not only symbolic but also opens up opportunities for substantial cooperation in high-quality medical examination and treatment, research and application of advanced techniques. Minister Dao Hong Lan said that the Ministry of Health will closely coordinate with Tam Anh Hospital to develop an implementation plan, quickly put the agreement into practice, bringing practical benefits to the people.
Within the framework of the event, VNVC Vaccin and Biological Factory also signed an agreement with Russia's Medsintez Pharmaceutical Company on technology transfer, training and production of new-generation vaccines and biological drugs, to enhance Vietnam's autonomy in healthcare supply.
The Russian National Center for Clinical Medicine is the first cancer research institute in Russia and Europe, with more than 100 years of development. This is a pioneer in many modern treatment technologies such as less invasive intervention surgery, proton radiotherapy, radioactive condensation, combined chemotherapy - radiotherapy, cancer vaccines. This is where many important Russian breakthrough inventions on the effectiveness of cancer treatment in recent times have been announced.
To be ready to receive technology from Russia, Tam Anh General Hospital has comprehensively prepared human resources, infrastructure and equipment.
Tam Anh General Hospital identifies scientific research as one of the leading spearheads for sustainable healthcare development. Therefore, in recent years, the hospital has continuously invested heavily in science and technology, applying the world's leading modern machines. To receive the transfer of advanced technology from the Russian Federation, Tam Anh General Hospital has comprehensively prepared human resources and facilities.
In terms of human resources, Tam Anh General Hospital brings together a team of leading experts, doctors, and scientists with rich experience in research and clinical practice. At the same time, the hospital also focuses on training the next generation, building a dynamic academic environment to continuously improve professional capacity.
Regarding infrastructure and machinery, the hospital invests in a synchronous system of laboratories, testing and pathology that meets international standards, meeting the strict standards of the Russian Federation. The Center for pathological and Cellular pathology of Tam Anh General Hospital is the first and only unit in Vietnam to simultaneously achieve two of the most prestigious certifications in the field of testing and pathology, CAP (College of American Pathologists) and ISO 15189. Tam Anh General Hospital is also a pioneer in bringing the most modern machines to Vietnam, such as CT Somatom Force VB30 super machine that overcomes slices - a powerful tool in cancer screening; Davinci XI Robot supports more than 120 complex surgeries; Modus V Synaptive Robot applies AI in brain tumor and neurological and spinal cord surgery...
In terms of experience, Tam Anh General Hospital is one of the few medical units in Vietnam with experience that have participated in clinical research on cancer on a global scale. This platform creates favorable conditions for Tam Anh General Hospital to be ready to deploy large-scale research, testing and technology transfer projects.
Tam Anh General Hospital is also one of the few medical facilities in Vietnam that have participated in clinical research on cancer on a global scale. This is an important advantage to implement large-scale research, testing and technology transfer projects in the coming time.
Not only meaningful in terms of health, this cooperation event also reflects the trend of solidarity between Vietnam and the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology, especially health. This activity not only improves domestic treatment capacity, but also contributes to affirming Vietnam's position in international medical cooperation, helping medical achievements to be more widely applied in practice.
