At a trial on the medical incident in Hoa Binh province (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – The Investigation Police Agency of Hoa Binh Police Department on November 20 launched legal proceedings against director of Thien Son Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company Do Anh Tuan for “lacking responsibility causing serious consequences”. He was prosecuted for his involvement in a medical incident that left nine patients dead at Hoa Binh General Hospital on May 29, 2017 and was placed under house arrest. Thien Son company signed a contract on May 25, 2017 to repair and maintain the RO water filter No.2 used for kidney dialysis at the hospital. However, the firm then sold the contract to Tram Anh Water Treatment Co., Ltd. On May 29, 2017, 18 patients suffered from symptoms of anaphylactic shock, with difficulty breathing, a sudden fall in blood pressure, stomach ache and vomiting while receiving kidney dialysis at Hoa Binh General Hospital’s Department of Intensive … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh: One more prosecuted for involvement in medical incident
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Medical firms aim for global market
1,220 companies gathered in Singapore for Medical Fair Asia and Medical Manufacturing Asia 2018, the region’s leading medical exhibitions Betting on offshore markets Last week, some Vietnamese medical technology companies joined 1,220 exhibitors from 62 countries worldwide in Singapore to showcase innovations and technology at Medical Fair Asia and Medical Manufacturing Asia 2018 – the region’s leading medical exhibitions. As some of the Vietnamese pioneers in technology innovations, Biology and Medical Device Technology Factory Co., Ltd. (Bimedtech), Medical Devices and Biomaterial Plant JSC (MEDEP), USM Healthcare Medical Devices Factory JSC, and Hong Ky Co., Ltd. joined the exhibitions, seeking higher profits internationally. “Unlike previous years, when we were just a guest at these fairs, now we are here for the first time as a manufacturing exhibitor to promote our innovative products, which will be available on the market by the end of 2018,” … [Read more...] about Medical firms aim for global market
Foreign firms set sights on medical equipment market
Foreign manufacturers are shifting focus to the Vietnamese medical equipment market, which promises strong growth and harbours unexploited potential. Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo paves the way for foreign medical device manufacturers to enter Vietnam Brandon Moon, general manager of Philosys, told VIR: “We are excited by the prospect of more business opportunities in Vietnam. We are seeking partnerships with reliable distributors who have nationwide sales networks like pharmaceutical and medical device distribution companies.” The South Korean medical device maker specialises in manufacturing blood glucose monitoring systems for diabetes patients. The company is looking to enter the Vietnamese market after setting up distribution networks in neighbouring countries. According to Moon, there have been many changes in eating habits and diets over the years, for example Vietnamese people now eat more fast food. These changes might contribute to some metabolic syndromes, … [Read more...] about Foreign firms set sights on medical equipment market
Further investigations required for medical incident at Hoa Binh hospital
Additional investigations are required for the medical incident at the Hoa Binh General Hospital (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – The trial panel on the medical incident causing eight deaths at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital in 2017 returned the file on the case on June 5, and asked relevant authorities to carry out additional investigations. The defendants of the case are Bui Manh Quoc (born in 1986, Director of the Tram Anh Water Treatment Co. Ltd), who was prosecuted for “unintentionally causing deaths”, Tran Van Son (born in 1990, employee of the medical material and equipment division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital), and Hoang Cong Luong (born in 1986, doctor in the Department of Intensive Care of the Hoa Binh General Hospital), who were prosecuted for “lacking responsibility causing serious consequences.” The trials have been carried out in the spirit of the judicial renovation and further inquiries are needed as … [Read more...] about Further investigations required for medical incident at Hoa Binh hospital
Trial for deadly medical accident resumes with new details
The first-instance trial for the accident at Hoa Binh General Hospital that killed nine people in May last year ended its sixth day on May 22 with a series of question and answer among defendants and the board of judges.- VNA/VNS Photo In the morning session, the court presented the testimonies of Truong Quy Duong, who was director of Hoa Binh Hospital when the accident occurred, and Tran Van Thang, the head of the hospital’s equipment department. On May 29, 2017, 18 patients suffered symptoms of anaphylactic shock while receiving kidney dialysis at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital’s Department of Intensive Care. Nine patients died. Duong and Thang were asked to show up to the court as persons related to the case but they refused, so the court had to present their testimonies. According to the statement Duong gave to the Hoa Binh Province’s Police, he said the dialysis section belonged to the intensive care department. Doctor Hoang Cong … [Read more...] about Trial for deadly medical accident resumes with new details
Trial on medical incident at Hoa Binh General Hospital resumed
The People’s Court of Hoa Binh city in the northern province of Hoa Binh on May 15 resumed the first-instance trial on a medical incident causing eight deaths at the Hoa Binh General Hospital in May last year. Defendants at the court (Source: VNA) The trial was delayed on May 7 due to the absence of a number of concerned people and lawyers. The defendants include Bui Manh Quoc, born in 1986, residing in the northern province of Bac Ninh, Director of the Tram Anh Water Treatment Co. Ltd, who was prosecuted for “unintentionally causing deaths.” The others are Tran Van Son, residing in Hoa Binh city, an official of the medical material and equipment division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital; and Hoang Cong Luong, residing in Hoa Binh city, a doctor of the Department of Intensive Care of the Hoa Binh General Hospital. Both Son and Luong were prosecuted for “lacking responsibility causing serious consequences.” Former Director of the Hoa Binh General … [Read more...] about Trial on medical incident at Hoa Binh General Hospital resumed
Court delays trial on medical incident at Hoa Binh General Hospital
The People’s Court of Hoa Binh City in the northern province of Hòa Bình yesterday delayed the first-instance trial on a medical incident causing eight deaths at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital in May last year. The People’s Court of Hoa Binh City in the northern province of Hoa Binh yesterday delayed the first-instance trial on a medical incident causing eight deaths at the kidney dialysis division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital in May last year.-Photo sggp.org.vn The defendants are Bui Manh Quoc, 31, director of the Tram Anh Water Treatment Co. Ltd, who was prosecuted for “unintentionally causing deaths”, and Tran Van Son, 28, employee of the medical material and equipment division of the Hoa Binh General Hospital and Hoang Cong Luong, 31, doctor at the Department of Intensive Care of the Hoa Binh General Hospital, who were both prosecuted for “lacking responsibility causing serious consequences.” … [Read more...] about Court delays trial on medical incident at Hoa Binh General Hospital
Social News 27/12
6th Haiku poem contest endsPoet Ha Thien Son, a Doctor of Philosophy in Ho Chi Minh City won the first prize at the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest that ended in the city last week.Three third awards went to poets, Xuan Truong from the central coastal province of Quang Nam, Nguyen Huy Hoang and Doan Van Tiem of Phu Tho nothern province.The organization board also presented 8 enouragement prizes.The Japanese Consulate in HCMC cooperated with the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanity to launch the 6th Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest in August. The contest received 704 submissions from authors throughout the country.The Vietnamese-Japanese haiku contest is an opportunity for Vietnamese people to learn more about the Japanese culture. It also aims to encourage the people of the two countries to learn about each other’s language and culture.Haiku is not usually popular in Viet Nam except with those Japanese Language students from the University of Social Sciences … [Read more...] about Social News 27/12
Social News 23/12
Vietnam’s air force marks US Christmas bombing of HanoiThe air force of Vietnam held a ceremony on December 21 to mark the 45th anniversary of the victory over the US Christmas bombing of Hanoi in 1972, known in Vietnamese as the Dien Bien Phu Victory in the air.The function is attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Minister of Defence General Ngo Xuan Lich and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai.In a celebratory speech, Lt General Le Huy Vinh, commander of the air force, recalled the force’s resounding triumphs during the war against the US, notably the victory against US Operation Linebacker II in December of 1972.During the 12-day operation, Vietnamese soldiers and people fought heroically and shot down 34 B-52 aircraft and other strategic bombers, forcing the US to return to the negotiation table and sign the Paris agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam.The victory provided a significant momentum for Vietnam to step up its … [Read more...] about Social News 23/12
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12
JETRO to host Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh CityJapan External Trade Organisation Ho Chi Minh City (JETRO) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency will co-organise the Invest Japan seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on December 19.The seminar aims to introduce the strengths of the Japanese market, the advantages of establishing a branch in Japan, as well as JETRO’s free support activities for enterprises in Vietnam looking to invest or establish a business in Japan.The relationship between Japan and Vietnam has improved significantly over the past years. This January, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Vietnam. In March, the Emperor and his Empress visited Vietnam for the first time, and in June, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Japan for the second time after taking office.In terms of the economy, the number of Japanese enterprises investing in Vietnam continues to increase, while trade relations are on the rise. A growing … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/12