On August 21, in Hanoi, Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Sanofi Vietnam) signed a Cooperation Agreement with the National Children’s Hospital and the Vietnam Pediatric Association to strengthen cooperation towards the goal of protecting children. Protecting people’s health, especially children, in two areas: preventive vaccination and rare diseases.
Through this cooperation, the National Children’s Hospital, the Vietnam Pediatric Association and Sanofi will continue to widely and effectively implement programs on:
- Raise community awareness and update knowledge, train to improve the capacity of medical staff on detecting, diagnosing and treating rare diseases
- Raise community awareness and update professional knowledge about vaccines and vaccination for health care workers, develop practices to expand vaccine coverage to children across all age groups, Focus on vulnerable groups of children such as weak children, children with underlying diseases…
Associate Professor, PhD. Tran Minh Dien – Director of the National Children’s Hospital, Chairman of the Vietnam Pediatric Association commented, ” The National Children’s Hospital and Sanofi have had more than 20 years of companionship in children’s health care in two areas of vaccination.” Preventive strains and rare diseases. Currently, more than 50 children with rare diseases are receiving diagnosis and treatment support from Sanofi. In the field of prevention, the two units have accompanied in many activities to update knowledge, skills for medical staff in vaccination practice. This signing between Sanofi and the National Children’s Hospital, and the Vietnam Pediatric Association is expected to open up many opportunities and interesting projects. Meaning of improving the health of Vietnamese children “.
Mr. Emin Turan – General Director of Sanofi Vietnam shared, ” All the physical, mental and financial burdens that illness brings are something no one wants. That pain is even multiplied many times if the patient is infected. Diseases are little angels. As one of the companies researching solutions to treat rare diseases and vaccines to prevent dangerous infectious diseases, we hope to join hands to protect children’s health. worldwide. Sanofi Vietnam’s cooperation with two leading units in children’s health in Vietnam today is an important step forward for us to realize this humane goal.”
Many specific cooperation activities are being and will be carried out by the parties to soon come into practice and bring many positive values in the future.
Sanofi Vietnam belongs to the French Sanofi Group. Sanofi is a global company delivering innovative healthcare solutions driven by one purpose: We pursue the wonders of science to improve people’s lives.
Sanofi teams around the world strive to transform the way medicine is practiced, making the impossible possible for patients.
We deliver life-changing treatments and vaccines to millions of people, and provide affordable access to medicines in poor countries. most in the world.
In Vietnam, Sanofi has been present for 70 years, has 2 modern offices and factories with TGA-GMP certification in Saigon Hi-Tech Park, and a product development center – One of 5 product development centers. group’s products in Southeast Asia.
Our passion for doing what’s right for our patients has never stopped.
About the National Children ‘s Hospital
The hospital is a leading pediatric hospital nationwide in the examination and treatment of diseases for children, especially newborns, with a team of experienced, skilled and well-equipped doctors and nurses. Friendly, gentle, and dedicated communication skills with children. The hospital provides children’s health care services; Investing and applying high and modern technology in treatment; develop pediatric training and research and direct the development of child health care services throughout the country; maintain international relationships and cooperation; The interests of patients and their families are always the top priority.
About Vietnam Pediatric Association
The Vietnam Pediatric Association is a voluntary organization of doctors working in research, treatment, teaching, and health care for children, contributing to protecting and enhancing the health of children and Building Vietnamese Medicine. The Vietnam Pediatric Association is a member of the Vietnam General Medical Association, operating nationwide, and is headquartered at the National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi.
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