February 19, 2025

Olympus Medical Systems Vietnam and University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City staff moments after signing the Memorandum of Understanding.
HO CHI MINH CITY, February 19, 2025 - On January 15, 2025, Olympus Medical Systems Vietnam Co., Ltd (OVN) and the University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC HCMC) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU signifies a commitment to enhance healthcare training and education in Vietnam, adopt advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, and to elevate the medical center’s endoscopy department to an international standard.
The MoU outlines several key initiatives, including positioning UMC HCMC as an international training hub and establishing a training center of excellence.

Associate Professor, PhD, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Bac,
Director of UMC HCMC
During the signing ceremony, Associate Professor Nguyen Hoang Bac, Director of UMC HCMC, remarked, “Throughout its formation and development, UMC HCMC and Olympus have maintained a cooperative relationship, particularly in professional development, training, and the field of medical equipment. Leveraging the hospital's current capabilities and Olympus' outstanding strengths, we aspire to collaborate in developing effective strategies and policies that develop well trained professionals, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality of medical care. Concurrently, we will promote the adoption of advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, positioning the hospital as an international training hub for both domestic and international professionals.
The hospital also anticipates continuous collaboration in establishing a training center of excellence and elevating the endoscopy department to international standards.”

Mr. Ryoji Takahashi, General Director of OVN
Ryoji Takahashi, General Director of OVN, shared Olympus' commitment to Vietnam’s healthcare sector, stating, “Over the years, Olympus has consistently maintained our commitment to Vietnam’s healthcare sector, bringing advanced technologies and comprehensive solutions to improve the quality of diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. Our collaboration with UMC HCMC promises to create practical value, contributing to enhancing the quality of treatment and diagnosis, and building a modern healthcare and education system.
We will continue to accompany UMC HCMC in executing our combined plans with a heightened sense of responsibility.”
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