Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan awarded the medal “For People’s Health” to the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam – Activities of ministry leaders

On April 25, 2024, the Ministry of Health held a ceremony to award the medal “For People’s Health” to Mr. Yamada Takio – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in Vietnam.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan awarded the medal “For the People’s Health” to Mr. Yamada Takio – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam

Attending the ceremony were representatives of departments, agencies, and units under and under the Ministry of Health. Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan chaired the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan emphasized tDuring his term of office as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, nYamada Takio has devoted a lot of special affection to Vietnam, and has made many efforts to cultivate, connect and build a special cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan, including in the medical field. Ambassador Yamada came to Vietnam enter right time The COVID-19 epidemic is breaking out. In the context of the epidemic outbreak and the COVID-19 vaccine being extremely scarce globally, Ambassador Yamada has Accompanying the Vietnamese Health sector, Mr. Ambassador personally Advocate and urge the Japanese Government to quickly support COVID-19 vaccines support Vietnam. Lots of COVID-19 vaccines along with equipment and supplies for prevention work, The Japanese Government has provided urgent and timely support to Vietnam to fight the epidemic. Vietnam has effectively used all vaccines and medical equipment supported by the Japanese Government and people to contribute to prevention., effectively fight the COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam. The Ministry of Health appreciates and remembers the support of the Japanese Government and Japanese people for Vietnam, the support of the Ambassador and Japanese friends. Satisfied for Vietnam’s health sector in the most difficult times.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan spoke at the ceremony

Regarding cooperative ODA projects in the health sector, Japan is one of the largest bilateral ODA donors to the sector. Y international. The Japanese government and people have promptly supported many non-refundable ODA projects, technical cooperation projects and preferential loans. In his position, Ambassador Yamada has clearly recognized Vietnam’s ODA needs, actively exchanged opinions with functional agencies of the Japanese Government, many projects have been approved by the Japanese Government. During the Ambassador’s term of office as: dProject to improve medical recovery capacity and ensure health security during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam; dProject to upgrade medical equipment for Hospital K; dProject to promote prevention work, fighting viral hepatitis in Vietnam….

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan affirmed Cooperation activities between medical facilities and medical and pharmaceutical training facilities of Vietnam and Japan achieved many positive results. NMany cooperation agreements between units have been signed, scientific conference programs between Vietnam and Japan in the field of health have been organized, many Japanese investors have come to Vietnam through Introduction by Ambassador Yamada and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam. In addition to the medical field, in the field of socio-economic culture, the Ambassador is also an active bridge between NThe people of Vietnam and Japan contribute to tightening the extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.

The Ministry of Health highly appreciates the contributions of Ambassador Yamada Takio to the Vietnamese Health sector. To recognize those valuable contributions, the Ministry of Health decided to award them “Medal for People’s Health” for Ambassador Yamada Takio – Noble medal of the Vietnamese Health sector. Ambassador Yamada Takio will end his term of office in May 2024 and return to his country. Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan hopes that no matter what position he holds, Ambassador Yamada Takio will always support and continue to support the cultivation of good cooperative relations between Vietnam and Japan, support and have special affection for Vietnam’s health sector.

Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam Yamada Takio spoke at the ceremony

At the ceremony, Ambassador Yamada Takio affirmed that cooperation in the health sector is one of the Japanese Government’s priorities for Vietnam. The Japanese Embassy has close cooperation with units such as Bach Mai Hospital, Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology….

Delegates attending the ceremony took souvenir photos with Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan and Mr. Yamada Takio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam

The Ambassador took office in April 2020, which was also the time the COVID-19 epidemic broke out in Vietnam. Health cooperation between Japan and Vietnam has also been promoted. Specifically, Vietnam has supported Japan with medical masks, and Japan has supported vaccines for Vietnam. When facing difficulties, cooperation between the two countries is actively deployed and brings positive results. The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. The leaders of Vietnam and Japan also affirmed that medical cooperation between the two countries is still an area of ​​concern and priority. Japan has sent health policy experts to assist Vietnam in developing appropriate policies. During his tenure in Vietnam, the Ambassador always tried to promote cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, especially in the field of health. The Ambassador respectfully sent his deep thanks to the Ministry of Health for awarding him the noble award, “medium for people’s health”./.