Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology – VADE Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology – VADE
(Dan Tri) – According to statistics from the International Diabetes Federation, nearly 590 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and this figure is projected to rise to 853 million by 2050.
On November 15, the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (VADE) hosted the 23rd Congress of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies.
This year’s conference was organized with the theme: Endocrine diseases, diabetes, metabolic disorders, and digital technology.
The 23rd Congress of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies was held on November 15 in Da Nang (Photo: Cong Binh).
This is the most prestigious scientific event in Southeast Asia in the fields of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Disorders, held biennially on a rotating basis among federation members.
The conference was organized by VADE in coordination with the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (AFES), featuring over 270 reports and nearly 100 international speakers.
The conference gathered over 500 international delegates and more than 1,200 domestic delegates, including leading professors, doctors, scientists, and experts from the region and the world, such as the USA, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, India, Bangladesh, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia…
According to statistics from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), nearly 590 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and this figure is projected to rise to 853 million by 2050.
Dr. Tran Huu Dang, President of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology, speaking at the conference (Photo: Cong Binh).
In Vietnam, the prevalence of diabetes and metabolic disorders has tripled over the past 20 years, with an estimated 5.7 million adults affected, nearly half of whom remain undiagnosed.
Along with that, thyroid diseases, obesity, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome are becoming increasingly common, creating a significant burden on the healthcare system and society.
In this context, the AFES 2025 conference was organized with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation, sharing knowledge, and updating the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of endocrine-metabolic diseases, as well as promoting the application of digital technology in modern medicine.
The conference focused on exploiting the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing to improve the efficiency of management, prevention, and patient healthcare.
Dr. Tran Huu Dang, President of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies and President of the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology, stated that AFES 2025 is not only a place for meeting and sharing professional expertise but also a bridge for cooperation among countries in the region.
“We expect that this year’s conference will contribute to promoting scientific research, training specialized human resources, and applying technological achievements to improve the quality of healthcare for the people of Southeast Asia in the digital era,” Dr. Tran Huu Dang remarked.
Through the AFES 2025 conference, the Organizing Committee wishes to build a sustainable cooperation platform among Southeast Asian countries, affirming Vietnam’s pioneering role in the field of Endocrinology – Diabetes, and contributing to improving the health and quality of life for the community in the era of medical digital transformation.
According to Dan Tri Newspaper
