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The second DOHA Seminar on Infection Control and Patient Safety was held in Cho Ray Hospital on October 25.

The seminar this time mainly targeted the nurses of each hospital. Three Japanese experts, as well as five doctors/nurses of Cho Ray Hospital, gave lectures on infection control and patient safety respectively.

About 180 people participated in the seminar including participants from 28 provincial hospitals in southern Viet Nam, 12 hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, and from Cho Ray Hospital as well.

The Project is aimed at strengthening the patient safety and the infection control in Cho Ray Hospital, and also its capacity to instruct provincial hospitals in southern Viet Nam. The Japanese experts will continue to support Cho Ray Hospital in conducting DOHA seminars wherein medical staff from each provincial hospital is invited.

Approximately 180 people gathered for the seminar

Dr. Ohara answering questions from the participants