Ho Chi Minh City, October 19, 2024 – American International Hospital (AIH Hospital) has signed a Medical Collaboration Agreement with Raffles Hospital Singapore to enhance the quality and range of patient care and treatment in Vietnam. Both parties announced plans to establish an Orthopedic Center and an Oncology Center at AIH. In addition, AIH Hospital will also align their clinical governance and hospital protocols and policies with Raffles Hospital Singapore.This collaboration opens opportunities for patients to access advanced medical treatments with Singapore quality standards right here in Vietnam. It will not only strengthen the professional ties between the two major healthcare systems but also contributes to the continued development of Vietnam’s healthcare sector, aligning it with international medical standards.Under the agreement, the AIH Orthopedic Center and AIH Oncology Center will be launched to screen, diagnose, and treat patients with these conditions at international standards, with close collaboration between AIH Hospital’s highly experienced medical team and top specialists from Raffles Hospital Singapore, who will provide shared care for AIH Hospital patients through joint consultations via video conferencing and regular fly-ins. For Orthopedic patients, they will have access to enhanced surgical techniques including joint replacements and spinal surgeries at AIH Orthopedic Center and at Raffles Hospital Singapore.For Oncology patients, they will also have access remote second opinion reads for radiology and anatomical pathology as well as to cutting medical edge care in Singapore including robotic surgeries, proton therapy and participation in clinical trials where suitable.To support the professional development and quality assurance of both centers, Raffles Hospital Singapore will not only share international best practices but also audit clinical service delivery at AIH Hospital. AIH Hospital will adopt clinical and imaging protocols according to international standards from Raffles Hospital Singapore Radiology. AIH Hospital’s laboratory will also be enhanced through the adoption of the External Quality Assurance (EQA) Program with the support from laboratory at Raffles Hospital Singapore laboratory which is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).AIH Hospital and Raffles Hospital Singapore will also further develop clinical education through clinical exchanges and hosting of joint medical/healthcare seminars/webinars. Doctors at AIH Hospital will also be able to undergo observerships at Raffles Hospital Singapore to enhance their medical skills and international experience. Both AIH Hospital and Raffles Hospital Singapore will also explore opportunities for clinical research through the clinical trials and translational research in Singapore and/or in Vietnam.   Ms. Nguyễn Thị Mỹ Linh – CEO of American International Hospital (AIH Hospital) shared her vision for collaboration: “AIH Hospital aims to break down barriers and geographical boundaries in healthcare, optimizing the benefits and providing a seamless healthcare experience for patients. Through a comprehensive partnership with Raffles Hospital Singapore, AIH Hospital brings international standard medical services closer and more accessible to the people, thereby contributing to enhancing healthcare services and improving the quality of the healthcare system in Vietnam.”The agreement between AIH Hospital and Raffles Hospital Singapore offers numerous practical benefits for patients, especially as Vietnamese people spend approximately 2 billion USD annually on overseas medical treatments, seeking better treatment opportunities in countries with advanced medical standards. Among these, Singapore is one of the most chosen destinations.