On the morning of May 14, 2025, representatives from Z-waka Company and the Pierre Fabre Foundation paid a visit to Vietnam National Children’s Hospital to explore opportunities for cooperation in scientific research, medical training, improving access to healthcare, and developing digital health initiatives.
The delegation from Z-waka and Pierre Fabre Foundation visited to learn about potential areas for collaboration with Vietnam National Children’s Hospital.
Z-waka, headquartered in Singapore, is a company specializing in digital healthcare platforms that support medical professionals in accessing training materials, participating in seminars, and connecting with peers anytime, anywhere. In Vietnam, Z-waka has partnered with several hospitals and medical organizations to deliver Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs.
The Pierre Fabre Foundation is a non-profit organization based in France that aims to improve access to healthcare services and essential medicines in underdeveloped, developing, or crisis-affected countries, including those facing political, economic, or natural disasters.
Dr. Phan Huu Phuc, Vice Director of Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, warmly welcomed the delegation and discussed potential directions and projects for future collaboration.
He expressed hope that the partnership would lead to meaningful initiatives, help enhance professional capabilities among healthcare workers, and create lasting value for the community.
During discussions, Mr. Khamchanh Bounphasert, representing the Pierre Fabre Foundation, introduced the ODESS project (Observatory of eHealth in the Global South)—an initiative that promotes and supports digital health projects in developing countries across Africa and Asia. The Foundation hopes that cooperation with Vietnam National Children’s Hospital will strengthen the development of eHealth, expand online training, and improve healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The delegation also expressed interest in connecting Vietnamese doctors with peers in countries like Myanmar and Cambodia for professional knowledge exchange.
The working session concluded with lively discussions on preventive medicine and vaccination, opening up opportunities for collaboration in sharing knowledge about new vaccines. The aim is to enhance vaccine counseling and increase immunization coverage across the region.
