Scientific and Technical Conference 2025: – Advancing healthcare quality across Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, 2025 – Medical Saigon Group (MSG) successfully organized the Annual Medical Conference 2025, its annual scientific event bringing together more than 400 leading experts, doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals from across the country.

A specialized forum connecting academic knowledge and clinical practice

Under the theme “Advanced Technology – Trusted JCI Quality,” the 2025 conference featured multiple discussion sessions across various medical fields. With a scientific council composed of top experts and physicians from both public and private sectors, the discussions ensured not only academic depth but also a focus on improving patient safety and clinical quality according to international standards.

Through this year’s conference, Medical Saigon Group aims to promote the adoption of JCI international standards across its hospital and clinic network, reaffirming its commitment to a healthcare model built on quality, safety, and compassion.

Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Director General of the Department of Medical Services Administration, Ministry of Health, shared during his address: “In line with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough measures to enhance the protection and improvement of public health, the Ministry of Health continues to strengthen the quality of medical examination and treatment. We believe that in the coming years, more hospitals in Vietnam will achieve JCI accreditation, enabling the public to access better and safer healthcare services.”

The conference served as a professional academic forum where presenters shared and updated the latest medical knowledge, contributing to the overall advancement of Vietnam’s healthcare sector.

The event also welcomed Dr. Bui Nguyen Thanh Long, Deputy Head of the Department of Medical Affairs, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health; Mr. Nick Liew, Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the Joint Commission International (JCI); and Ms. Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead Representative of the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH), along with members of the scientific council and MSG’s strategic academic and technological partners.

Continuous knowledge update and practical application

The conference featured three main sessions — Ophthalmology; General Medicine–Pharmacy–Laboratory; and Nursing — with over 50 scientific presentations introducing the latest surgical innovations, applications of artificial intelligence in diagnostics, and advanced methods in patient safety management.

The sessions not only demonstrated academic depth but also emphasized clinical safety and quality aligned with international healthcare standards, reinforcing MSG’s group-wide direction of implementing JCI principles to bring world-class medical services closer to Vietnamese patients.

Presentation session of scientific reports at the conference

Dr. Hoang Trung Kien, Senior Executive Director – Group Chief Medical Officer, Medical Saigon Group, noted: “These presentations reflect the serious research efforts and persistent scientific spirit of our teams. They not only contribute to improving diagnostic and treatment quality but also embody the academic aspiration and international integration of our medical professionals.”

Reinforcing commitment to quality and patient safety

At the opening ceremony, Cao Thang International Eye Hospital, a member of Medical Saigon Group, was presented with its sixth consecutive JCI accreditation (2009–2025) by Mr. Nick Liew, Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at JCI International. The Southeast Asia Records Organization also recognized the hospital as “the first ophthalmology facility in Vietnam to achieve JCI accreditation and maintain it continuously for the longest period.” This milestone highlights the hospital’s pioneering role in advancing ophthalmic surgical safety management according to international standards.

Mr. Huynh Le Duc, Group Chief Executive Officer of Medical Saigon Group, and Mr. Nguyen Quoc Anh, Executive Director of Cao Thang Eye Hospital, received the sixth JCI accreditation certificate

In addition to Cao Thang International Eye Hospital, several other JCI-accredited healthcare institutions in Vietnam also participated in the conference, including Phuong Chau Healthcare Group, Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital, FV Hospital, American International Hospital (AIH), and Vinmec Healthcare System.

Mr. Huynh Le Duc, Group Chief Executive Officer of Medical Saigon Group, shared: “The 2025 Annual Medical Conference is our ongoing effort to connect knowledge and quality standards throughout the system. We remain committed to putting patients at the center of care, continuously applying JCI standards across all hospitals and clinics within the Group, while expanding strategic collaborations with academic and technological partners to advance training, research, and practical implementation.”