University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City signs strategic cooperation agreement with Fujifilm Healthcare

On the afternoon of July 18, 2025, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fujifilm Healthcare Asia Pacific and Fujifilm Vietnam Co., Ltd. The event marked an important milestone in strengthening strategic cooperation between the parties, with the aim of advancing medical education, scientific research, and the application of modern imaging technologies in medical examination and treatment.
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Le Khac Bao, PhD, MD – Deputy Director of UMC, emphasized the importance of the partnership not only from a professional perspective but also in terms of its value to the community. He expressed his expectation that Fujifilm’s support would contribute to enhancing the Hospital’s diagnostic and treatment capabilities, as well as its digital transformation.
Representing Fujifilm Vietnam, Mr. Mamoru Morota – General Director of Fujifilm Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared his appreciation for the opportunity to work alongside UMC in medical training and patient awareness initiatives. He also highlighted the ambition to develop a comprehensive healthcare model not only in Vietnam but also on a broader global scale.
As part of the ceremony, Mr. Noriyuki Kawakubo – Managing Director of Fujifilm Healthcare Asia Pacific introduced the cooperation plan to establish the UMC-FAHLA Training Center (FUJIFILM Asia Pacific Healthcare Learning Academy). The center will provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, contributing to improvements in healthcare service delivery and strengthening the professional capacity of healthcare professionals across the region.
The event not only reaffirmed University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to international professional cooperation, but also opened up new opportunities to develop a comprehensive ecosystem of training, technology, and knowledge transfer, with the goal of improving the quality of healthcare for the community.