Addressing the event, Ngo Thi Thu Hoai, member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee in Russia, wished health and success to the doctors and medical students in Russia, encouraging them to continue their research and contribute to their homeland’s development.
Moscow (VNA) – A meeting was held in𒉰 Moscow on February 23 to mark the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctor’s Day (February 27, 1955 – 2025).
The event, held by the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Russia, was attended by Ngo Thi Thu Hoai, member of the Standing Board of the Party Committee in Russia, Mai Nguyen Tuyet Hoa, First Secretary for the Education Section of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, as well as nearly 100 doctors and medical students currently working and studying in Russia, both in person and online.
The meeting also featured the announcement of the Vietnamese Young Doctors Club in Russia, which is developed from the Community Medical Group formed by over 50 Vietnamese medical professionals and students studying and researching in Russia for supporting the Vietnamese community during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The club’s mission will focus on creating a collaborative environment for students and young doctors to connect, share academic knowledge, exchange professional experiences, and work together to support one another in their studies and research.
Addressing the event, Hoai wished health and success to the doctors and medical students in Russia, encouraging them to continue their research and contribute to their homeland’s development.
She urged the young doctors to honour the proud legacy of Vietnam’s healthcare sector, to continue their studies and research to apply global medical advancements in diagnosis and treatment, and to take the pioneering role in the movement of doctors following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings, and make more contributions to caring for the health of the community.
Truong Van Dat, Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Young Doctors Association, expressed hí full support for the club’s formation. He committed to working closely with the steering committee to establish the club’s executive board and facilitate events where medical students in Russia can share knowledge, provide mutual support during their studies, and strengthen connections with peers in Vietnam and around the world.
He also pledged the association’s support to the club to connect doctors and medical students in Russia with their counterparts in Vietnam and beyond, fostering knowledge sharing and scientific collaboration to enhance their professional expertise.
Participants highlighted the rich history and proud tradition of the health care sector, while honouring the dedication of healthcare professionals, raising public awareness of the vital role of the medical community, and inspire the younger generation to carry on the legacy of Vietnam’s health care system./.
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