PM pushes for closer Vietnam – Laos healthcare cooperation

Chinh requested that the Ministries of Health of Vietnam and Laos further exchange experiences, especially in promoting digital transformation and telemedicine services, strengthen human resources training, and consider amending the joint agreement on border health quarantine suitable to current circumstances.

He asked the two ministries to coordinate, guide and provide professional support to ensure the efficient operation of the Vietnam - Laos friendship hospitals in Houaphanh and Xiangkhouang as soon as they are put into operation.

The PM also suggested that the two sides continue to coordinate and support each other at regional and international forums in the field of health.

During the meeting, Chinh highly appreciated the effective cooperation in health care between the two countries in recent times, especially in medical examination and treatment, human resources training and disease control.

During the pandemic time, the two countries strongly supported each other by donating vaccines and medical supplies, sharing experiences and sending experts to each other, helping the two countries step by step control the pandemic, he noted.

Minister Bounfeng Phoummalaysith for his part briefed his host on the results of his working session with Vietnamese Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, saying Laos wishes to further enhance cooperation with Vietnam and welcome Vietnamese investors in the healthcare sector, with a primary focus on human resource training, traditional medicine, and construction of the Vietnam - Laos Friendship Hospital in Houaphanh province.

He said the Lao Ministry of Health would work closely with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health to implement specific programmes, projects and cooperation activities as suggested by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, contributing to further promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.