Pfizer Partners with University Medical Center HCMC to Improve Healthcare Quality

Pfizer Vietnam and the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Hospital (UMC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a three-year strategic collaboration, marking a significant milestone in advancing medical capabilities.

The MoU aims to build a strong foundation of medical capability, enhance the quality of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for healthcare professionals through specialized training programs, and extend engagement with expert networks to meet the practical needs of hospitals in the southern provinces and across the region.

Pfizer and University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Hospital (UMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve healthcare quality

The collaboration between Pfizer Vietnam and the UMC focuses on four key areas: support organizing specialized training in antibiotics, antifungals, vaccines, cardiovascular and cancer; strengthen infectious disease prevention and treatment capabilities; share medical knowledge; and enhance public awareness of common preventable infectious diseases and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Ass. Pro. PhD. Dr. Le Khac Bao – Vice Director of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Hospital, speaking at the signing ceremony

Ass. Pro. PhD. Dr. Le Khac Bao – Vice Director of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Hospital, shared: “This collaboration with Pfizer Vietnam marks a significant step forward in enhancing our capability to deliver quality healthcare services. With programs rooted in practical experience and aligned with emerging trends and challenges in the medical field, we believe this partnership will not only equip our teams with a solid foundation of knowledge, but also foster research and innovation, driving positive and sustainable value.”

Mr. Darrell Oh, General Director of Pfizer Vietnam, speaking at the signing ceremony

Mr. Darrell Oh, General Director of Pfizer Vietnam, stated: “The signing of this MoU with the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City Hospital reaffirms Pfizer Vietnam’s commitment to supporting Vietnam healthcare system through positive innovation. Through specialized knowledge exchange sessions, we believe that healthcare professionals will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to master advancements in medical science. This is a strategic step toward improving access to high-quality healthcare services, with the ultimate goal of changing the lives of patients and communities.”

Source: Vietnam Business Forum