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Scaling Diabetic Eye Care in Vietnam

Orbis and Roche launch major diabetic eye care initiative in the country

  • March 17, 2026

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    Orbis and Roche Pharma (Vietnam) have launched a partnership to address diabetic retinopathy in Vietnam.

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    The Vietnam Eye Health Program aims to provide services for approximately 27,000 individuals with diabetic eye disease.

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    The initiative will enhance screening, referral, and treatment services across seven hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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    Advanced diagnostic tools and AI-assisted screening will be introduced to improve early detection and intervention.

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    The program seeks to generate data for national guidelines on diabetic retinopathy management and improve care continuity.

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Scaling Diabetic Eye Care in Vietnam

  • March 17, 2026

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