Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Huy Tuan, CEO of NURA emphasized: "NURA aims to raise awareness and form the habit of proactively checking health periodically for Vietnamese people. At the same time, the Center also plays the role of a cultural bridge and strengthens the bond of cooperation between Japan and Vietnam in the field of health care, bringing practical values to the community".
NURA is known to use Fujifilm's advanced medical devices including CT and mammography systems as well as an AI-based medical information technology system designed to assist doctors in screening and testing for cancer and lifestyle diseases. The service has been used by more than 45,000 people with the convenience of being able to complete all the tests and receive feedback on the results in just about 120 minutes. Another highly appreciated point is that users can listen to the results from the doctor while viewing the actual diagnostic images.
Dr. Le Tuan Linh - Director of the Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology - Hanoi Medical University Hospital commented: "NURA applies AI technology in early screening, can detect lesions from just a few mm, will help doctors a lot not to miss any abnormalities, thereby planning the best monitoring and consultation for customers".
Dr. Matsuoka Yoshinori, President of Japan's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corporation, famous for the title of "super doctor" with 8 medical degrees and groundbreaking international patents, shared: "We are committed to accompanying the Vietnamese people in early detection and effective management of 10 types of cancer and 20 common lifestyle diseases, contributing to creating a proactive health care culture and improving the quality of life for the Vietnamese people."
Deputy Director in charge of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ministry of Health Nguyen Trong Khoa expressed his support and expectations for the establishment of NURA: "Today's opening event demonstrates the Government's determination and support in promoting the application of technology to improve the quality of medical services. We believe that, with a solid foundation and vision, NURA will become a pioneering model, contributing to changing people's awareness and creating a habit of proactively taking care of regular health in Vietnam."
The opening event was also honored to welcome the presence of Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam. The Ambassador expressed his wish that the unit would provide high-quality medical services, applying modern AI technology to support Vietnamese people in early detection and treatment of serious diseases. "I am very pleased to witness the launch of NURA in Hanoi and hope that this model will receive support from the Government and people of Vietnam" - Mr. Ito Naoki said.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/tam-soat-ung-thu-bang-cong-nghe-ai-dau-tien-tai-viet-nam.html
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