Ho Chi Minh City, October 12, 2023 – Bayer Vietnam and Gia Dinh People’s Hospital (the Hospital) have recently signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote activities focused on knowledge updates and sharing of clinical experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, infections, and women's health care. Through this collaboration, both parties emphasize their shared vision and goals in raising the quality of healthcare for patients and the community in Vietnam.


Within the framework of this agreement, a variety of activities will be implemented to enhance the professional capacity of the medical staff, increase awareness, and facilitate community and patient access to accurate medical information as well as proactive health management.

Specifically, in the coming period, with additional resources and support from Bayer, the Hospital will continue to strengthen scientific research, develop educational materials, organize conferences, scientific seminars, and continuous medical training programs to update knowledge and medical information in the diagnosis and treatment fields. This particularly focuses on the following treatment areas:

• CVRM diseases, with a focus on preventing and treating hypertension, stroke prevention, venous thromboembolism (VTE)
• Women's health, including modern contraceptive methods, endometriosis treatment, prenatal nutrition, and solutions for dermatological issues.
• Antibiotic usage in the treatment of various infectious diseases.
• Oncology, especially hepatic cell carcinoma treatment regimens.
• Diagnostic imaging solutions in cardiovascular and cancer diseases treatments.

In addition, Bayer Vietnam commits to supporting and promoting international cooperation, connecting the Hospital with reputable medical organizations and experts worldwide, to share clinical experiences and update progressive and effective treatment methods in the mentioned areas.


On the other hand, both parties will work closely to strengthen the development of programs and activities that enhance community knowledge about preventive care measures and disease treatment options, fostering the practice of self-care and improving treatment adherence, through diverse digital platforms and modern communication tools. The long-term goal of these activities is to empower patients to take control of their own health issues, thereby reducing pressure on the healthcare system and society as a whole. 


Dr. Nguyen Hoang Hai, Director of Gia Dinh People’s Hospital, shared: “Gia Dinh People's Hospital has a strategic focus on three main pillars: the hospital-education model, enhancing the quality of healthcare services, and promoting scientific research and training. The support from Bayer Vietnam will provide us with additional resources to strengthen our scientific research efforts, develop educational materials, organize conferences, scientific seminars, continuous medical training programs, and specialized scientific activities. These initiatives aim to update medical knowledge and information in the diagnosis and treatment fields for healthcare professionals and medical staffs, thereby improving their professional expertise to better address the increasing needs for quality care of patients. 

Mr. Ingo Brandenburg, General Director of Bayer Vietnam, said: "As a global leader in healthcare and nutrition, Bayer is committed to working towards a future where everyone can access essential health care to lead a healthy life. We recognize that collaboration and contributions from various stakeholders, including hospitals, are crucial to realize that ambitious vision. Therefore, we highly value the collaboration opportunity and commit to joining forces with Gia Dinh People’s Hospital to not only strengthen the skills of medical practitioners, but also ensure that patients and the community can access to accurate and reliable scientific information to proactively manage their health issues, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam's healthcare industry.


About Gia Dinh People’s Hospital
Gia Dinh General Hospital is a first-class general hospital, under the management of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health. It has a capacity of 1,500 beds and provides medical services to residents not only within the city but also from neighboring provinces such as Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Vung Tau, and some provinces in the Central region. The hospital offers a wide range of specialized departments and units, equipped with comprehensive medical facilities to enhance the quality of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care, meeting the increasing healthcare demands of the population.


Moreover, the hospital serves as the primary training facility for two major medical schools in the city, namely the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. On average, the hospital welcomes approximately 1,500 students each year for internships from various educational levels, including intermediate, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.


About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability, and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2022, the Group employed around 101,000 people and had sales of 50.7 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 6.2 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.