Vietnam, Denmark Seek Ways to Strengthen Cooperation in Agri-Food Sector
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Under Phase 3, the Danish Health Authority will support Vietnam in transforming its healthcare system in response to evolving disease patterns. The focus will be on further strengthening primary healthcare to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

In this new phase of cooperation, Denmark focuses on strengthening collaboration and sharing its technical expertise. (Photo: Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam)

“The Vietnamese government is undergoing a public administration transformation, including in the health sector - an ambitious and crucial endeavor,” said Dr. Jonas Egebart. “Denmark embarked on a similar path years ago and is ready to share the lessons and policy insights we have gained from both past and ongoing restructuring. Strengthening primary healthcare and investing in preventive health are not only economically sound but also essential to building healthier and more resilient communities.”

Vietnam is reshaping its primary healthcare system to better serve the population amid rapid aging, shifting disease burdens, and rising public expectations driven by economic growth.

Phase 3 of the Strategic Sector Cooperation in health builds upon the joint achievements and efforts of previous phases, which began in 2016 when the health partnership between the two countries was first established. This new phase focuses on strengthening the policy framework, supporting integrated care models, and enhancing local capacity in preventing, detecting, and managing NCDs.

Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz emphasized that Denmark is proud to be a trusted partner of Vietnam. In this new phase of cooperation, Denmark will focus on deepening collaboration and sharing its expertise in governance reform, health system strengthening, life sciences, and healthcare. This phase comes at a pivotal time of reform and can support Vietnam in shaping and implementing key policy initiatives in disease prevention and primary healthcare, core pillars of long-term health reform aligned with the country’s ambitious development goals.

During his working visit to Vietnam, the Director General of the Danish Health Authority met with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health to discuss priorities in primary healthcare, NCD management, and advancing the shared ambition to enhance bilateral health cooperation in the context of ongoing sectoral reforms.

Dr. Egebart also delivered a keynote address at the High-Level Roundtable on Health Systems in Transition, co-organized by the Embassy of Denmark and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Vietnam. At the event, senior officials from the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders engaged in strategic dialogue on how to strengthen Vietnam’s health system to adapt to changing public health needs and prepare for future challenges. The discussion drew on both international and domestic experiences, with particular attention to Denmark’s longstanding healthcare reform journey.

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