Tag: vaccination
Rabies remains a serious threat in Vietnam, warns expert
VOV.VN - Rabies is considered one of the most dangerous infectious diseases, with almost no chance of survival once symptoms appear.
Vietnam exports additional 340,000 doses of ASF vaccine to Philippines
The AVAC Vietnam JSC exported its second batch of African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, AVAC ASF LIVE, comprising 340,000 doses, to the Philippines on September 8.
MoU highlights Japan-Vietnam cooperation in research and disease control
VOV.VN - Strengthening epidemiological surveillance, vaccine development, and response to both existing and emerging diseases are key areas of cooperation outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 1 in Ho Chi Minh City between the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Nagasaki University.
Vietnam ships first batch of African swine fever vaccine to Indonesia
The Vietnamese biotechnology firm, AVAC Vietnam JSC, on June 9 exported its first batch of AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine to Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to bring its domestically developed African swine fever (ASF) vaccine to the international market.
Vietnam to soon export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia
VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to export its first shipment of AVAC ASF LIVE African swine fever vaccine to Indonesia on June 9.
VNVC and Sanofi break ground on vaccine and biological product plant
VOV.VN - French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan launched the groundbreaking ceremony on May 27 for a vaccine and biopharmaceutical plant, a joint project between Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) and Sanofi, French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company.
VNVC first launches pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) began administering the pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV15 or Vaxneuvance) to both children and adults on May 8, marking the first time this advanced vaccine is available in Vietnam.
Health Ministry plans third phase of measles vaccination campaign
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has requested that the Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology and Pasteur Institutes plan the third phase of the measles vaccination campaign this year, focusing on high-risk areas.
Measles outbreak remains complex, shows no signs of waning
VOV.VN - The measles outbreak remains complex in many localities across the country, with no signs of slowing down despite mass vaccination efforts.
Vietnam records first adult measles death of the year
VOV.VN - The Institute of Clinical Medicine for Tropical Diseases under Bach Mai Hospital has confirmed the first adult death from measles in 2025.
