Throughout its history, the hospital has had several names. From 1943 to 1958, it was known as Yersin Hospital, and from 1958 to 1991, it was called the Hospital of Vietnam - GDR Friendship, in honor of the German Democratic Republic.
Since 1991, it has been known as Việt Đức Hospital. It is renowned for the work of the esteemed Vietnamese surgeon, Ton That Tung, who conducted his research and performed operations here for over 40 years.
The hospital currently has over 500 beds for patients and 18 surgery rooms. It is capable of conducting over 800 open-heart operations annually. Việt Đức Hospital also has strong collaborations in exchange and training programs with medical facilities in France, Germany, Australia, and other countries.
In 1998, the hospital established a Medicinal Laser Unit to study and apply laser techniques in diagnosing and treating diseases, including cancer. In 2006, through a partnership with the Hans Messer Foundation, the East Meets West Foundation, and Dräger, the hospital received equipment worth more than US$160,000 to enhance its capacity for children's surgery.
In addition, the hospital has collaborated with Facing the World, a UK charity that trains Vietnamese surgeons in craniofacial surgery. They also send UK doctors to Vietnam to perform surgeries and provide equipment to Vietnamese hospitals.
Việt Đức Hospital plays a crucial role in providing advanced medical care, conducting research, and fostering international collaborations to ensure the well-being of patients in Vietnam.
