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On August 7, 2025, the first NAEOTOM Alpha in Northern Vietnam was officially put into operation at Phuong Dong General Hospital, marking a significant step forward in diagnostic imaging and expanding access to world-class medical technology across the region.

The event was attended by the leadership team of Phuong Dong Medical Complex Company Limited, Mr. Michael Kratz – Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of Germany in Vietnam, a large number of journalists, medical professionals, leading healthcare experts and the representatives from Siemens Healthineers Vietnam.

The event was attended by the leadership team of Phuong Dong Medical Complex Company Limited, Mr. Michael Kratz – Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of Germany in Vietnam, a large number of journalists, medical professionals, leading healthcare experts and the representatives from Siemens Healthineers Vietnam.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Michael Kratz, Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of Germany in Vietnam, remarked: “I am glad to witness this hospital’s dedication to high-quality, innovative healthcare and its contribution to enhancing Vietnam’s medical services. The introduction of advanced medical technologies from Europe, such as the world’s most advanced Photon-counting CT scanner, into Vietnam is not merely a technological advancement, but also opens up numerous opportunities for deepened cooperation between Vietnam and Europe in the future.”

NAEOTOM Alpha® from Siemens Healthineers is the world’s first FDA-approved Photon-Counting CT Scanner. With Quantum Technology, the system dramatically changes the equation of dose-vs-image quality. It renders high-resolution image quality even to the small lesions while keeping the dose to a minimum.

Developing this breakthrough took major vision and perseverance, and almost 20 years of investment and research before launching. NAEOTOM Alpha has globally been recognized as a game-changer in cardiology, oncology and neurology. With this installation, people in Northern Vietnam will gain access to faster, safer, and more accurate diagnostic imaging technologies that were once only available in the most advanced medical centers worldwide.

“We know there are many types of CT scanners. Among them, Siemens Healthineers’ NAEOTOM Alpha is currently the only whole-body Photon-Counting CT system approved by the FDA. It is a first-of-its-kind, extremely high-value system, not every hospital can install it. In Vietnam, this is only the second system to be installed.” Prof. MD. PhD. Pham Minh Thong, President of Vietnamese Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine said.

Speaking about the key advantages of the NAEOTOM Alpha, Prof. Thong highlighted: “One of the most outstanding advantages of the Photon-Counting CT is its resolution, which no other CT system has achieved. It offers a resolution of 0.11 mm. With this level of detail, we can observe and assess lesions inside coronary stents. For a 2 mm coronary stent, we can determine whether there is occlusion or stenosis. At present, no other CT scanner can do this, only the NAEOTOM Alpha can.

In addition, its advantages in oncology are extremely important. While current systems operate with dual-energy technology, the Photon-Counting NAEOTOM Alpha features multi-energy capability. This allows us to count the photon spectrum, examine, evaluate and differentiate between various types of lesions and tumors.”

For more information about NAEOTOM Alpha, please visit here.

Phuong Dong General Hospital is a strategic partner of Siemens Healthineers in Vietnam. In February 2025, we signed a transformative MoU to improve diagnostics, treatment and clinical outcomes for Vietnamese patients together. The deployment of NAEOTOM Alpha marks a key milestone in this collaboration. It’s a powerful step toward a future where world-class care is locally driven, sustainable, and accessible.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Viet – Chairman of the Board of Intracom Group, Chairman of the Members' Council of Phuong Dong Medical Complex remarked: “We are proud to partner with Siemens Healthineers - one of the world’s leading medical technology companies - to bring the most advanced healthcare solutions to Vietnam. We regard Siemens Healthineers not only as a strategic partner, but also as a trusted companion on our journey to elevate Vietnamese healthcare. In the future, Phuong Dong will continue to expand our collaboration in areas such as clinical training, medical research, and knowledge transfer. All with one ultimate goal: to better serve our patients.”

Mr. Fabian Martin Singer, General Manager of Siemens Healthineers Vietnam, remarked: “Deploying the NAEOTOM Alpha at Phuong Dong Hospital reflects their strong dedication to innovation and clinical leadership. Siemens Healthineers is committed to supporting them through education, developing new techniques, and introducing procedures never before available in Vietnam. United by a shared vision to lead in innovation and clinical excellence, together, we will collaborate scientifically, connect with universities and professionals, and build local expertise.”

As part of this strategic partnership, Siemens Healthineers and Phuong Dong General Hospital will bring cutting-edge German medical technologies, provide world-class clinical training for healthcare professionals, and create a platform for research to introduce new diagnostic and treatment techniques in Vietnam for the first time.