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Da Nang – Vietnam hosts Southeast Asia’s largest endocrine event amidst rapidly increasing diabetes and metabolic disorders in the region.
On November 15, in Da Nang, Vietnam hosted the 23rd Congress of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (THE 23rd ASEAN FEDERATION OF ENDOCRINE SOCIETIES CONGRESS, 2025 – The 23rd AFES 2025) – the most prestigious scientific event in the region in the field of Endocrinology – Diabetes – Metabolic Disorders.
The conference was organized by the Vietnam Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology (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.
According to statistics from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), there are currently over 589 million adults worldwide living with diabetes, and this figure is projected to rise to 853 million by 2050.
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, while promoting the application of digital technology in modern medicine.
With the theme “Endocrine Diseases, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, and Digital Technology,” 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.
Speaking at the opening of the conference, Prof. 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,” said Mr. Dang.
By Tran Thi – Lao Dong Newspaper
