The AFVP delegation of experts was led by Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu, Vice President of the Association and Thoracic Surgeon at Antony Hospital (French Republic). The delegation also included doctors, surgeons, and experts in the fields of thoracic surgery, anesthesiology, pulmonology, and rehabilitation.

Receiving the delegation, on behalf of Bach Mai Hospital, were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of the Hospital; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap, Deputy Director of the Hospital; Dr. Ngo Gia Khanh, Head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thu Phuong, Director of the Bach Mai Respiratory Institute; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Cam Phuong, Director of the Institute for Nuclear Medicine and Oncology; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Toan Thang, Director of the Anesthesiology and Critical Care Center; MSc. Nguyen Thi Huong, Chief of Office, along with representatives from various units within the Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, presents the Decision and the "For the People's Health" Commemorative Medal from the Ministry of Health to Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu. Photo: Hoang Anh

Continuing to promote the effectiveness of Vietnam-France cooperation

Speaking at the working session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co highly appreciated the support of French colleagues in training and professional development, while emphasizing the deep impact of studying in France on many generations of Bach Mai doctors.

According to the Hospital Director, the knowledge and experience accumulated during the study and professional exchange process in France have contributed to building a team of capable experts at Bach Mai, who in turn continue to train and share knowledge and experience with domestic colleagues.

On this basis, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co wished to continue promoting two-way expert exchanges: welcoming French experts to teach and provide professional support in Viet Nam; and at the same time creating favorable conditions for Bach Mai doctors, especially young doctors, to access practical environments in French hospitals.

Given Bach Mai Hospital's role in training and professional support for medical facilities across the country, the Hospital Director believed that the values from international cooperation can continue to spread to many localities, contributing to improving the quality of patient care and treatment.

Sharing about the orientation for high-tech development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co said that previous exchanges with Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu contributed to driving Bach Mai Hospital's investment plan for robotic surgery.

On behalf of AFVP, Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu highly valued the dynamism, dedication, and professional transformations of Bach Mai Hospital. According to her, the close bond with colleagues at Bach Mai serves as a motivation for AFVP experts to continue returning, accompanying, and sharing experiences.

Receiving the reward, Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu expressed her emotion and deep appreciation for the recognition from the Ministry of Health. Photo: Hoang Anh

Promoting advanced training and scientific research

On the basis of the established cooperation, both sides discussed enhancing advanced training in the fields of thoracic surgery, pulmonology, and anesthesiology and critical care.

The AFVP representative proposed combining long-term training programs with short-term observational and technical learning sessions, such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and robotic surgery, tailored to the needs and experience of each individual doctor. For long-term training programs, French language preparation was identified as an essential requirement.

In addition to training, both sides expressed a desire to promote cooperation in scientific research and international publications, particularly in the field of oncology, based on combining the experience of AFVP experts with the professional strengths and clinical practice of Bach Mai Hospital.

Recognizing contributions to Viet Nam’s healthcare

Within the framework of the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, presented the Decision and the "For the People's Health" Commemorative Medal from the Ministry of Health to Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu pursuant to Decision No. 2994/QD-BYT dated September 23, 2026.

Receiving the award, Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu expressed her emotion and deep appreciation for the recognition from the Ministry of Health. She shared this honor with the entire team of AFVP experts and her colleagues at Bach Mai Hospital, while emphasizing that the openness, eagerness to learn, and determination to innovate of the Hospital's staff serve as the foundation for converting professional exchanges into practical outcomes.

On this occasion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co respectfully invited the AFVP expert delegation to visit Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh facility. The visit is expected to help the experts better understand the Hospital's development orientation, thereby expanding professional exchange, cooperation, and training activities.

The recognition by the Ministry of Health marks a meaningful milestone in Dr. Mădălina-Lidia Grigoroiu's long-standing journey with Vietnamese healthcare. On the foundation of trust built over many years, Bach Mai Hospital and AFVP look forward to continuing to deepen their cooperation, connecting training with practice and research with clinical needs, thereby creating further practical value for patients.

Article: Hospital Office / Photo: Hoang Anh