Hanoi Oncology Hospital and Roche Vietnam cooperate in cancer treatment

A memorandum of understanding between the two sides is expected to be implemented in 3 years, with the first activity taking place from April 2021.
Roche Vietnam and Hanoi Oncology Hospital have just signed a memorandum of understanding to promote capacity building in cancer treatment and care; at the same time, connecting domestic and international cooperation activities in the field of oncology and implementing awareness raising activities aimed at patients and the community.

According to the Global Cancer Registry System GLOBOCAN 2020, in Vietnam by 2020 there are more than 350,000 patients living with cancer, more than 182,000 new cases and 122,000 deaths. According to a study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in June 2020, the death rate per cancer case in Vietnam is more than 70%, at the highest level in Asia. Most people with cancer in Vietnam come for examination and treatment in a late stage, making treatment difficult and creating a huge financial burden on patients, the health system and the whole society. This situation makes it more and more urgent to accelerate the work of diagnosis and improve the quality of cancer treatment. Cooperation between Hanoi Oncology Hospital and Roche Vietnam to improve the quality of cancer treatment Therefore, the cooperation between Hanoi Oncology Hospital and Roche Vietnam is expected to bring about a positive impact to improve professional capacity in cancer treatment and meet the increasingly urgent need for solutions. advanced and effective method for patients, implementing the principle of putting the patient first. Specifically, the two sides will promote cooperation in enhancing the capacity and experience of health workers in treating and caring for cancer patients; connect, integrate and participate in cooperation activities with domestic and international agencies and organizations in the field of oncology; as well as establishing and implementing activities targeting patients and communities … In addition, the two sides also cooperate to implement the project to increase access to advanced therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients in the period 2020 – 2025 (according to the scheme signed between the Ministry of Health. and Vietnam Medical Association in 2020). “In recent years, Hanoi Oncology Hospital and Roche Vietnam have had an active and effective cooperative relationship. Today’s important event will definitely help to promote more positively the relationship between the two sides, in order to bring the most practical benefits to the patient and the community “, TS.BS. Said Bui Vinh Quang, director of Hanoi Oncology Hospital. Meanwhile, Mr. Girish Mulye, General Director of Roche Pharma Vietnam, emphasized that the combination of Roche global strengths and advanced solutions with the expertise and dedication of the Hanoi Oncology Hospital team, It is expected to create positive changes to help change medical capacity throughout the journey from cancer diagnosis and treatment, towards the common goal of minimizing mortality and reducing the burden caused by this group of diseases. . The Memorandum of Understanding between Hanoi Oncology Hospital and Roche Vietnam is expected to be implemented in 3 years, with the first activity taking place from April 2021.