HANOI: The 31st Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2024) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from 9th to 12th May, an official of the Ministry of Health (MoH) told a press conference on 19th April.

According to the Vietnam New Agency (VNA), the event, to be held at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre on Tran Hung Dao street, will feature 550 booths and attract 350 businesses from over 30 countries and territories, including the US, Poland, Germany, Russia, China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand and India.

In a statement VNA carried, Ha Anh Duc, head of the MoH Office, said that the expo will introduce the latest and most outstanding achievements of the medical and pharmaceutical industry in Vietnam and the world. It will serve as a venue for businesses to advertise products, exchange experiences, seize investment, production and business opportunities, and expand markets, contributing to public health care and impro
vement.

This year’s event will comprise a range of specialised activities focusing on science and technology applications to the health sector, he noted.

A business matching programme and specialised seminars will also be held, along with charitable and social activities such as fundraising for poor patients, a blood donation event, health screening for the elderly, advice provision, and free check-ups for visitors.

Source: Emirates News Agency