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Viet Nam's Health Research Strengths to Translate into Stronger Health Systems and Safer Medicines

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A WHO-led workshop was held in Ha Noi on 26 September 2025 to discuss how Viet Nam's significant achievements in medical research can be leveraged to create stronger health systems and safer, more accessible medicines. Participants recognized the country's advancements in clinical research and explored ways to make trials faster, more efficient, and more accessible. The discussions were linked to the WHO Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening, a plan to support countries in building fair, resilient systems that generate high-quality evidence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The WHO-led workshop was held in Ha Noi on 26 September 2025 to discuss how Viet Nam's health research strengths can be applied to stronger health systems and safer medicines.
  • Participants recognized Viet Nam's significant achievements in medical research, including advancements in clinical trials.
  • The discussions focused on making clinical trials faster, more efficient, and more accessible, in line with the WHO Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening.
  • The workshop aimed to support Viet Nam in strengthening its clinical trial ecosystem, which can lead to faster innovation, increased investment, and safer, more effective treatments.
  • The WHO acknowledges the contribution of the British Embassy in Viet Nam and the UK Department of Health and Social Care in making the workshop possible.
  • The workshop is part of the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific's broader effort to support member states in strengthening clinical trial ecosystems.

Statistics:

  • The workshop was held on 26 September 2025.
  • Viet Nam has significant achievements in medical research, including advancements in clinical trials.
  • Clinical trials can be made faster, more efficient, and more accessible through strengthened clinical trial ecosystems.
  • The WHO Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening supports countries in building fair, resilient systems that generate high-quality evidence.

Sources:

  • World Health Organization, "How Can Viet Nam's Health Research Strengths Translate into Stronger Health Systems and Safer Medicines?", October 15 (no specific year mentioned).

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