The founding congress of the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES): An important milestone of Vietnamese medicine

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January 4, 2025: A historic milestone in Vietnamese medicine

On the morning of January 4, 2025, at the large hall of Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi), Congress to establish the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES) đã diễn ra thành công tốt đẹp, mở ra một chương mới cho ngành y học tiêu hóa tại Việt Nam. Với sự tham dự của hơn 150 delegates, including doctors, leading medical experts, and representatives from Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Healththe event is not only an important turning point in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy but also affirms the determination to build a strong, connected and sustainably developing medical community.

Highlights at the Congress

Awarding the Decision to establish the Association: Representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Pham Cong Hung, read and presented the Decision to establish the Association, officially recognizing the birth of VIGES. This is a testament to the necessity of establishing a leading professional organization in the context of increasing digestive diseases.
Ms Thang Thị Hạnh, Director of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations, emphasized the importance of VIGES in improving the quality of gastrointestinal endoscopy treatment in Vietnam. In her speech, she also expressed her expectations for the Association's positive contributions to the medical community, as well as its role in promoting international cooperation.
PGS.TS Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, gave an important speech at the Congress. He emphasized:
“The establishment of the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association is a great step forward in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam. This is not only a bridge connecting the expert community but also a foundation for us to bring the most advanced techniques into practical treatment. Bach Mai Hospital is always committed to accompanying the Association, from training, research to implementing modern endoscopy applications, contributing to improving the quality of healthcare in the country.”
PGS.TS Nguyen Tuan Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Organization and Personnel, Ministry of Health, spoke at the Congress, affirming the important role of VIGES Association in improving medical quality.

Executive Committee Structure for the 2025–2030 Term

At the Congress, VIGES Association announced First term Executive Committee, với 46 members, including 11 standing members, dẫn đầu bởi các thành viên chủ chốt:
  • Chairperson: Mr. Nguyen Cong Long
  • Vice president: Mr. Le Quang Nhan, Mr. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Mr. Pham Binh Nguyen
  • Secretary General: Mr. Le Phu Tai
  • Other standing members: Consisting of leading experts in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy, playing an important role in planning the Association's development strategy.
Vision and mission of VIGES Association VIGES Association was established with the vision of becoming the leading organization in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam, focusing on:
  • Intensive training: Improve skills and expertise for medical staff nationwide.
  • Research and application of new techniques: Bringing advanced technologies into diagnosis and treatment.
  • International cooperation: Connect with global medical organizations, promote exchange and development.

The Association is committed to bringing practical values, contributing to improving the quality of healthcare and improving community health.

VIGES Association – A new journey for Vietnamese medicine

The establishment of the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society not only marks a turning point in the medical field, but also opens up great opportunities for Vietnam to reach regional and world levels in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. With the leadership of the Executive Board and the support of management agencies, medical organizations and the professional community, the VIGES Society will certainly reap many successes in the future.
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