HCM CITY — Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital, a leading public medical institution in Kyoto, Japan, has partnered with Bernard International Specialty Medical System (Bernard Healthcare) to advance digestive healthcare in Việt Nam.

The collaboration aims to combine the strengths of both healthcare systems, focusing on preventive care, easing public health burdens, and reducing patient costs.

Nguyễn Nam Phương, CEO of Bernard Healthcare, said that the partnership focuses on gastrointestinal endoscopy, cancer screening to Japanese standards, and advanced training for physicians to improve digestive health in Việt Nam. 

“Our objective is to improve digestive health for the Vietnamese population.”

The alliance aims to enhance healthcare quality in HCM City through quality management, Japanese-standard protocols, remote consultations, and physician training.

Both the Japan Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society designate gastrointestinal endoscopy as the gold standard for cancer screening. 

Bernard Healthcare employs cutting-edge technologies and the Ningen Dock model, which has been refined over the past 70 years, to uphold high standards of patient care.

Experts from Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital will collaborate closely with Bernard’s Medical Advisory Board to ensure adherence to Japanese quality standards. 

Endoscopic procedures at Bernard are meticulously designed to prioritize patient safety, effectively mitigating risks of cross-contamination. Sedation-assisted (painless) endoscopies are administered by experienced anesthesiologists.

In complex cases, Bernard’s physicians will consult with experts from Kyoto Min-iren through telemedicine, facilitating accurate diagnoses and optimal treatment plans.

Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital and Bernard Healthcare will establish a Digestive Endoscopy Training Center in Việt Nam, offering practical training for Vietnamese physicians under expert Japanese mentorship, eliminating the need for overseas travel. 

Utilising advanced technology such as Fujifilm’s BL7000 system, Bernard Healthcare will enhance the detection of early-stage gastrointestinal cancers and pre-cancerous lesions, improving diagnostic and treatment outcomes.

Through this partnership, Bernard Healthcare and Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital are poised to establish a new benchmark for digestive healthcare in Việt Nam, delivering world-class medical services locally.

Bernard Healthcare is widely acknowledged for its state-of-the-art medical technologies, modern facilities, and a team of highly qualified physicians. 

The institution adopts the esteemed Japanese Ningen Dock health screening model, which has been meticulously developed over seven decades to facilitate the early detection of health issues through comprehensive evaluations.

Bernard International Specialty Medical System (Bernard Healthcare) is a pioneer, following modern medicine trends, and is a member of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock.

Notable physicians include distinguished physician Dr. Trần Đoàn Đạo, former Head of the Burn Department at Chợ Rẫy Hospital; Distinguished Physician Dr. Hồ Thị Hồng, former Head of the On-Demand Health Evaluation Center at Chợ Rẫy Hospital; and Distinguished Physician Dr. Phạm Thị Lệ Xuân, former Head of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation in the Cardiac Surgery Department at Chợ Rẫy Hospital, all supported by a new generation of multidisciplinary doctors.

Kyoto Min-iren Chuo Hospital is a premier public healthcare facility in Kyoto, renowned for its expertise in digestive endoscopy. 

The hospital employs advanced techniques such as Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for the early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal ailments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. — VNS