Việt Nam and France deepen healthcare ties ahead of 2026 agreement

A new era of healthcare collaboration begins as two nations unite. From pharmaceuticals to digital health, their partnership aims to transform public health by 2026.

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2026 March 9 . 1:01 AM

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Việt Nam and France deepen healthcare ties ahead of 2026 agreement

Senior health officials from Việt Nam and France met in Hà Nội on November 6 to strengthen healthcare ties. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation ahead of a new intergovernmental agreement set for 2026. Both sides explored ways to deepen collaboration in medical training, research, and infrastructure.

Deputy Minister of Health, Professor Dr Trân Văn Thương, welcomed a delegation from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE). The French team was led by Dr Georges-Fabrice Blum, the ministry's Health Sector Export Coordinator.

During the talks, Thương emphasised the growing partnership between Việt Nam and France, particularly in healthcare. He noted that 114 pharmaceutical plants in Việt Nam have French investment, with 260 medicines already registered for use. The Ministry of Health is also working to simplify procedures for importing French medical equipment and supplies.

Dr Blum proposed several areas for future cooperation. These included hospital partnerships, modernising healthcare infrastructure, and public-private initiatives in pharmaceuticals. Digital health solutions were also discussed as a potential focus.

The meeting comes as Việt Nam and France prepare to sign a new health cooperation agreement in Lyon in April 2026. Existing collaboration already covers training, scientific research, infectious disease control, and HIV/AIDS programmes.

The discussions aimed to build on long-standing healthcare ties between the two nations. The upcoming agreement in 2026 will formalise further cooperation in medical innovation and public health. Officials from both countries plan to continue working on joint projects in the coming months.