Vietnam Medipharm Expo opens in HCM City

The 21st international medical, hospital, and pharmaceutical exhibition – Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2023 opened on August 3 in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of more than 400 businesses from 22 nations and territories.
Vietnam Medipharm Expo opens in HCM City ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The 21st internationalmedical, hospital, and pharmaceutical exhibition – Vietnam Medipharm Expo 2023opened on August 3 in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of more than 400businesses from 22 nations and territories.

The exhibitors are showcasing healthcare products, food supplements, medical equipment, and hospitalservices in 450 booths.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Pham Dang Khanh, DeputyGeneral Director of the Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company(Vinexad) said that the expo introduced the most advanced products and servicesof large corporations, leading companies from countries and territoriesincluding India, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, US, and Spain.

In addition, medical associations and international health ministries from India, Russia, the Republic of Korea,Indonesia, Turkey, and China have also designed their national pavilions.
 
Hua Phu Doan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City MedicalEquipment, said that the expo taking place from August 3- 5 is expected tohelp boost trade promotion and develop the medical and pharmaceutical marketin Vietnam.

He said the expo also aims to help turn Vietnam into a topdestination and choice for investors, contributing to the implementation of thestrategy on public health care.

Visitors to the expo will have an opportunity to see the latestmedical technologies, breakthrough health care solutions, and quality medicalproducts in the global market.

Within the framework of the expo, seminars, andbusiness matching activities will be held to bridge domestic andinternational businesses, sellers, and buyers./.

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