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| Hue City leaders presenting flowers to congratulate the conference |
Attending the conference were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Dieu, President of Vietnam Cancer Association; Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City; leaders of Vietnam Cancer Association, the Ministry of Health, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy under Hue University, and Hue Central Hospital; along with domestic and international experts and scientists.
Cancer is becoming one of the greatest burdens on healthcare systems and socio-economic development worldwide. Each year, approximately 19 million new cancer cases and 10 million cancer-related deaths are recorded globally. Without effective interventions, the number of new cases could rise to more than 33 million; and that of deaths, to over 18 million by 2050.
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| Leaders of the Ministry of Health, Hue City and participating organizations attending the conference |
The situation in Vietnam is also concerning, with approximately 120.000 cancer cases recorded each year. The incidence rate stands at around 151 new cases per 100.000 people, while the mortality rate is approximately 106 per 100.000. Cancer is currently the second-leading cause of premature death in Vietnam, after cardiovascular disease. By 2050, the number of new cancer cases is projected to increase by 60 - 70% without effective prevention strategies.
In such a situation, increasing attention is being given to cancer prevention, early detection, screening and treatment. Alongside advances in science and technology, Vietnam has gradually gained access to many of the latest developments in cancer diagnosis and treatment worldwide, helping improve treatment outcomes and offering more patients opportunities for recovery.
Hue Central Hospital is among Vietnam’s leading specialized, high-tech medical facilities. With a history spanning more than 132 years, the hospital now has more than 5.700 beds across three facilities and 16 centers, together with a modern system of specialized departments and more than 4,000 staff members. Notably, in 2026, Hue Central Hospital’s oncology specialty was included for the first time in the ‘Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026’ ranking compiled by Newsweek in collaboration with Statista. This recognition is considered a milestone acknowledging the hospital’s professional expertise, quality of treatment and sustained investment in specialized healthcare development.
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| Hue City and Hue Central Hospital leaders presenting a certificate of merit and flowers to Dr. Lawrence B. Faulkner, Medical Director of Cure2Children in Florence, Italy, and the Sankalp India in Bangalore, India |
Held over three days from August 19th to 21st, the conference focuses on multidisciplinary treatment models and a range of modern techniques spanning diagnosis, treatment, stem cell transplantation and palliative care. The goal is to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment regimens for each patient, thereby improving treatment outcomes and quality of life. The program also includes 12 Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions focusing on trends in cancer treatment, precision medicine, multidisciplinary cancer management, advances in radiotherapy, palliative care and oncology nursing practice.
On this occasion, the Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee presented a certificate of merit to Dr. Lawrence B. Faulkner, Medical Director of Cure2Children in Florence, Italy, and the Sankalp India in Bangalore, India, in recognition of their significant contributions to the city’s healthcare sector in the field of bone marrow transplantation, helping improve the effectiveness of medical examination and treatment for patients.