Vietnam – Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital, established in 1981 with Cuban government support, is a symbol of international cooperation and a leading healthcare institution in central Vietnam. Originally built as a gesture of solidarity by Cuba after Fidel Castro's historic 1973 visit, the hospital has grown into a top-class general hospital with more than 900 beds, 39 departments, and over 700 staff including 190 physicians. The hospital is renowned for its comprehensive medical services, modern infrastructure, and commitment to both local and international patients. It regularly collaborates with Cuban medical experts and has a tradition of humanitarian surgery and community health outreach

• General Surgery

• Internal Medicine

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Pediatrics

• Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

• Neurology

• Oncology

• Orthopedics

• Bariatric/Obesity Surgery

• Dentistry, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), and Cosmetic Surgery

• Recognized for high standards of care and patient satisfaction

• Provides charity surgeries for children with facial deformities (over 18,000 cases)

• Regular technical upgrades, staff training, and international medical cooperation

• Positive patient feedback for professionalism, kindness, and effective treatment

• Vision: To be a leading center for comprehensive, high-quality healthcare in Central Vietnam, recognized for international cooperation and advanced medical services.

• Mission: To provide accessible, patient-centered care, foster medical innovation, and strengthen the tradition of Vietnam–Cuba friendship through healthcare excellence and humanitarian work

• Certificate of Merit from the Hanoi People’s Committee for achievements in healthcare

• Honored for 55 years of development and humanitarian contributions, especially in pediatric and reconstructive surgery

• Recognized as a “gem” of Vietnam–Cuba friendship