Nestled in the vibrant southeastern end of the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam, with its unique geographical location, a vast population base (nearly 103 million by 2023) and a high reliance on importing medical devices (exceeding 90%), is gradually emerging as a focus of the global healthcare industry. In July this year, BioHermes completed a exploration journey in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to gain a multifaceted understanding of the current state and development trend of Vietnam's medical and health sector.

Overview of the Visit Route: Hanoi (Laboratories) → Da Nang (Conference) → Ho Chi Minh City (Medical Institutions), covering various dimensions of Vietnam's medical and health industry.

Hanoi Chapter: Laboratory Visits

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, also serves as the heart of the medical and health industry. BioHermes had the honor to visit various scales of laboratories, such as Medlatec, Genmedic, and Chemedic Lab, witnessing Vietnam's development in the field of medical diagnostics.

Medlatec Laboratory

Founded as a clinical laboratory in 1996, Medlatec Group has expanded to include 1 hospital, 18 clinics, 30 testing centers, and over 200 on-site sample collection centers. As a leader in Vietnam's medical testing industry, Medlatec's testing centers, equipped with a vast network and advanced equipment (such as Roche and Abbott laboratory automation system), provide rapid and accurate diagnostic services to surrounding clinics and hospitals.

During the visit, BioHermes engaged in an in-depth exchange with Medlatec regarding the performance of glycohemoglobin testing devices, conducting comparative tests between A1C EZ 2.0 (Boronate affinity chromatography) and Medlatec's Tosoh G11 (HPLC) and Bio-Rad D100 (HPLC) with the same blood samples. The tests demonstrated a superior performance of the A1C EZ 2.0 in precision and stability .

Genmedic Laboratory

Genmedic laboratory has advantages of covering various testing directions, including biochemistry, hematology, virology, genetics, and pathology, supported by modern laboratory testing equipment (Beckman hematology analyzers, Roche biochemistry systems, Abbott immunoassay systems, etc.). It provides comprehensive and high-quality testing services to surrounding medical institutions, receiving high praise from the industry for its professionalism and accuracy.

Chemedic Laboratory

Integrating diverse testing services such as prenatal screening, newborn screening, HPV typing (precancerous cervical cancer screening), early cancer screening, and other biochemical and immunological tests, Chemedic Lab provides high testing accuracy and reliability with renowned medical equipment brands (such as Applied Biosystems, PerkinElmer, Roche, Siemens, Sysmex, etc.).

Da Nang: VADE 2024  Conference

BioHermes was invited to participate in the 12th Vietnam Conference on Endocrine Diseases - Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders held by association of diabetes and endocrinology(VADE) in Da Nang. This grand event gathered over 1,100 medical experts and scholars to discuss the future development of Vietnam's medical and health industry. With the patented technology in glycohemoglobin analyzer, BioHermes shone brightly at the scene, showcasing the outstanding performance and user-friendly operation of HbA1c series of products, earning unanimous praise from experts.

Ho Chi Minh City: Medical Institution Visits

Cho Ray Hospital

Cho Ray Hospital, the largest general hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, leads the way in organ transplantation, digestive system oncology, urological oncology, nephrology, and internal medicine in Vietnam. With its massive scale (2,000 beds), professional medical staff (over 500 doctors and pharmacists), and comprehensive facilities and services, Cho Ray has garnered widespread acclaim from patients. BioHermes exchanged ideas with doctors to explore the development of Vietnam's medical and health sector and potential future collaborations.

Phong Kham 77 Clinic

Founded by a doctor from Cho Ray Hospital, Phong Kham 77, a private clinic, has won the favor of patients with its convenient appointment process, thoughtful services, and reasonable prices. BioHermes donated a handheld A1C EZ 2.0 glycohemoglobin analyzer to the clinic, providing strong support for diabetes screening and diagnosis.

Vietnam's medical system has a diversified structure, with public and private hospitals , clinics and laboratories coexisting. With the continuous development of the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for high-quality medical services among Vietnamese people is growing. The government's investment in medical and health care is also increasing year by year .

During this trip to Vietnam, the Biohermes not only gained an better understanding of the current situation and development trends of Vietnam's medical and health industry , but also established deep friendships and cooperative relationships with many medical institutions and experts . In the future, Biohermes will continue to deepen its presence in the Vietnamese market, work closely with more medical institutions and partners, and jointly write a new chapter in the medical and health industry.