On January 29, FPT Long Chau and leading private healthcare provider IHH Healthcare Singapore signed a cooperation agreement to improve the quality of high-tech medical examination and treatment. This initiative aims to bring advanced medicine closer to the Vietnamese people, fulfilling the mission of making comprehensive healthcare available to the population.
| FPT Long Chau and leading private healthcare provider IHH Healthcare Singapore have signed a cooperation agreement. |
The collaboration between FPT Long Chau and IHH Healthcare marks the beginning of various medical examination and treatment activities, specialized medical interventions, and the application of advanced medical methods and techniques by a team of leading experts. With a long-term investment in Vietnam, the development plan of the two units will be built in specific phases, ranging from joint ventures expanding outpatient treatment services to focusing on helping patients access high-quality healthcare services at affordable costs in Vietnam, thanks to Asian’s top doctors team.
IHH Healthcare Singapore is a leading healthcare group in Asia, managing reputable and highly trusted healthcare brands like Gleneagles, Mount Elizabeth and Parkway. With a long and well-established track record of strong medical expertise and clinical outcomes, its hospitals have a deep understanding of Asian patients, especially in the field of oncology. Meanwhile, FPT Long Chau has established its leadership position in retailing prescription drugs, including oncology treatment drugs. Through the application of technology and excellent customer service, it operates a leading pharmacy chain in Vietnam. Therefore, this collaboration between two leading units in healthcare and disease treatment will bring many benefits to the public in healthcare and contribute to the overall development of the country's healthcare system.
| Ms. Nguyen Bach Diep - the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of FPT Retail and General Director of FPT Long Chau. |
At the signing ceremony, FPT Long Chau officially announced its expansion into the Vietnamese healthcare ecosystem. More than just a pharmaceutical retail chain serving medical needs, FPT Long Chau is gradually building a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem by establishing the Long Chau Vaccination System for disease prevention. This event marks another important turning point for Long Chau as it announces its foray into developing new business models for medical examination and treatment, particularly for difficult diseases such as oncology.
Ms. Nguyen Bach Diep - the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of FPT Retail and General Director of FPT Long Chau, said that: “This is an important milestone to open up prospects in contributing to improving the quality of medical examination and treatment in Vietnam. We are building a healthcare ecosystem step by step, not just a pharmacy chain, but also serving the people from disease prevention to treatment, creating a balance between basic healthcare and long-term care. Building a healthcare ecosystem is not only an investment in individual health but also an important step towards the sustainable development of society.”
| Dr. Peter Chow - Acting CEO of IHH Singapore. |
Dr. Peter Chow - Acting CEO of IHH Singapore stated: “IHH Healthcare and its many healthcare brands like Parkway have been present and contributing to the international healthcare industry for decades, with a mission to take exemplary care of our patients through continuously raising the bar in clinical, operational and service excellence. We appreciate the achievements FPT Long Chau has made as a leading pharmaceutical retailer in Vietnam and are honored to be part of this to build a more robust healthcare ecosystem. This strategic cooperation between Long Châu and Parkway is not just about sharing expertise and advanced treatment techniques but also about creating a comprehensive healthcare environment that would improve the lives of the people of Vietnam.”
FPT Long Chau is a subsidiary of FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company and a member of the FPT Group. The company is dedicated to providing practical healthcare services that meet the needs of the community. FPT Long Chau's mission is to provide access to affordable and genuine medicines, along with excellent and optimal service. Starting from June 2023, FPT Long Chau began offering vaccination services at reasonable prices to protect and maintain public health. With a commitment to providing healthcare for all, FPT Long Chau's operating model strives to integrate community disease prevention and treatment. IHH Healthcare Singapore (IHH SG) is the largest private healthcare provider in Singapore. It operates over 1,000 beds – close to half of all private hospital beds in the country – across 4 multiple award-winning hospitals – Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, and Parkway East Hospital, where more than 1,500 accredited specialists provide quality and effective multi-disciplinary specialist care. IHH SG also operates more than 35 patient assistance centers worldwide to reach out to an international pool of patients. Its Parkway brand includes the Parkway Shenton network of over 30 primary care clinics island-wide and managed care and employee benefits company, iXchange, as well as a wide range of specialty and ancillary services such as Parkway Cancer Centre, Parkway Radiology, Parkway Laboratories, Parkway Rehab, and Parkway Emergency Services. IHH SG is part of IHH Healthcare, which manages 83 hospitals in 10 countries worldwide. |
