Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha applauds the role of WHO in global coordination for healthcare. Photo: VGP/MK

The Deputy PM said the Government and people of Vietnam highly appreciated the WHO’s role in co-coordinating and connecting the whole world in the healthcare.

As one of 15 recipients of mRNA technology from the WHO, the nation needs more practical assistance to improve its research and production of vaccines, help in combating both emerging diseases and re-emerging ones, whilst developing other products to serve locals’ demand for disease prevention and treatment, the Deputy PM said.

Vietnam remains highly interested in the production, purchase, and distribution of items such as medicine, vaccines, and biologicals, he said. The Deputy PM went on to suggest that the WHO dispatch experts to help the country finalize purchasing and bidding mechanisms, regulations, and procedures to ensure long-term and stable supply of pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Piukala highlighted several priorities in the WHO's support for Vietnam, with a focus on improving preventive healthcare system’s capacity, improving the environment, ensuring healthcare security, and controlling e-cigarettes.
The healthier the people, the more sustainable socio-economic development the country secures, he said, therefore pledging even greater support for the nation in public healthcare work that contributes to both regional and global sustainable development.