and the signed a MOU to implement projects relating to diabetes on November 16 in Hanoi. (Photo courtesy of Sanofi Vietnam)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Sanofi Vietnam and the
National Hospital of Endocrinology signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
to implement projects relating to diabetes in Hanoi on November 16.
Under the , both parties will join hands to organise programmes
for medical staff at the hospital and satellite hospitals.
They will update knowledge and skills for medical officers by implementing
advanced-training seminar programmes for treating diabetes to bring the highest
quality of care to patients.
A programme about assisting patients to use insulin pens will be
held so that they can take the medicine safely, overcome entry barriers
and comply with treatments.
Other projects to raise the public’s awareness of diabetes will also
be implemented.
Sanofi will sponsor annual scientific meetings as well as work alongside
doctors in domestic and international medical seminars.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Phan Hoang Hiep, director of the National
Hospital of Endocrinology, said there are still many difficulties in treating
and controlling diabetes.
According to the hospital’s results announced in 2020, about 7.3% of people
aged 30-39 in Vietnam have diabetes, with 55% of these
having complications. The number of undiagnosed cases is 62.6%, and the
is 17.8%.
“This disease has multiple complications, hence, it’s crucial for medical
professionals that they update their knowledge and treatment methods to
optimise treatment regimens,” he said.
Emin Turan, general manager of Foundation and Country Lead
Sanofi Vietnam, said diabetes is a chronic disease with a rapidly
increasing number of patients with dangerous complications in recent years.
“As a pioneer in treating diabetes, we will continue to provide innovative
solutions for Vietnamese patients with diabetes, strengthening professional
capabilities for medical staff and raising the public’s awareness,” he said.
Diabetes is not only a top chronic disease but also one of the top 10 non-fatal
diseases in the world. Vietnam is one of the countries heavily
affected by this disease.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, as of 2021, there are about
537 million people with diabetes around the world, of which, the
number of patients with diabetes in Vietnam is 4.2 million, accounting for
6% of the population.
Source: VietnamPlus
