Taiwanese Medical Systems Deepen Cancer Care Cooperation with Vietnam

Taipei Veterans General Hospital spearheaded a significant medical delegation to Hanoi, Vietnam, for the third annual "2026 Taiwan-Vietnam Oncology Symposium." This year marked a historic expansion, with five major Taiwanese medical systems participating: Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Show Chwan Health Care System, En Chu Kong Hospital, and Tungs' General Hospital. The symposium drew over 400 medical experts, government representatives, and industry professionals, making it the largest gathering to date and showcasing Taiwan's prowess in cancer treatment, smart healthcare, and the biomedical industry.

The symposium, themed "The Future of Integrated Cancer Treatment," included 34 specialized lectures. Discussions focused on the latest advancements in cancer therapy and smart healthcare, covering topics such as heavy particle radiation therapy, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), CAR-T cell therapy, immunotherapy, robotic surgery, liver and bone marrow transplants, and emerging trends like AI in healthcare, telemedicine, and smart hospitals. Twenty-one Taiwanese and seven Vietnamese medical experts shared their experiences and insights.

Taipei Veterans General Hospital Vice President Wang Shu-chun emphasized that precision medicine requires not only advanced technology but also cross-disciplinary teamwork. He expressed hope that the symposium would foster deeper medical exchanges between Taiwan and Vietnam, jointly advancing cancer care and smart healthcare. During the event, Taipei Veterans General Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding with Duc Giang Hospital, and En Chu Kong Hospital signed one with E Hospital, both in Vietnam. These agreements aim to expand cooperation in cancer care, smart healthcare, medical education, and talent cultivation.

Wang noted that Taipei Veterans General Hospital has been actively promoting Taiwan-Vietnam medical cooperation since 2018, establishing relationships with 30 Vietnamese medical institutions and universities. This collaboration spans clinical care, medical education, smart healthcare, and research, with over 100 Vietnamese medical professionals having trained at the hospital. The integration of five major medical systems and numerous biomedical companies this year demonstrates Taiwan's collaborative medical achievements and aligns with the New Southbound Policy and the vision of a healthy Taiwan.

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Precision medicine requires not only advanced technology but also cross-disciplinary teamwork. We hope to deepen Taiwan-Vietnam medical exchanges through this symposium and jointly promote the development of cancer care and smart healthcare.