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High-level Vietnamese delegation visits University of Sydney

Vietnamese Ministry of Health delegation visited the University of Sydney to discuss ways of bridging the gap between academic research and health policy.

20 June 2025

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The latest advancements in immunisation and tuberculosis (TB) vaccines were the key discussion points of a meeting arranged between delegates from the Vietnamese Ministry of Health and University of Sydney researchers.

The visit by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health to the university is part of a nationwide study tour of Australia aimed at enhancing technical exchange and fostering bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Australia in the field of immunisation, with a particular focus on strengthening evidence-based policy decision-making capacity.

The study tour offers a valuable opportunity for Vietnam to enhance its vaccine decision-making systems, expand partnerships in workforce development, research, and technology transfer, and build a more resilient and equitable national immunisation program.

“We believe that science and health can serve as a strong bridge connecting Vietnam with the world — founded on mutual respect, equality, and shared progress,” said Professor Tran Dac Phu, Chair of the National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group, Ministry of Health, Vietnam.

A key highlight of the visit was an in-depth working session at the University of Sydney, where the delegation engaged with academic experts on the latest advancements in immunisation, diagnostic and screening technologies, and the development of tuberculosis (TB) vaccines.

“Our visit and working session with the University of Sydney provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights in vaccine research,” said Mr Vo Hai Son, Deputy Director General of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health, Vietnam.

“I believe the connections made will significantly support Vietnam in strengthening our vaccine policy advisory systems, expanding training and research collaboration, transferring technical knowledge, and developing a more sustainable, equitable, and effective immunisation program.”

The delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Health features senior representatives from the Department of Preventive Medicine, the National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG), the National Children’s Hospital, and the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, along with leading experts in pediatrics and epidemiology.

The visit is part of the GAVI Middle-Income Country Strategy Project, jointly implemented by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) and the University of Sydney Vietnam Institute (SVI), with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).