The event is organized by the Vietnam Medical Association and the Medical Association of South East Asian Nations. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam attended the opening ceremony yesterday. The conference is a convergence of leading medical experts who are committed to providing healthcare for 650 million people in ASEAN countries. At the conference, international and Vietnamese experts shared their experiences on enhancing the quality of medical journals. This in turn will improve the recognition of medical qualifications among ASEAN countries, and the quality of medical examinations and treatment.