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Sydney & Canberra, June 2025 — The delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Health undertook a study tour in Australia, featuring senior representatives from the Vietnam Administration of Disease Prevention of Vietnam Ministry of Health, the National Immunization 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.

SVI’s 2025 Seed Grants Program supports scientific research and innovation in Vietnam that address the country’s social and environmental challenges toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).[1]

In preparation for the implementation of the FLIRT study in Vietnam, a successful site initiation training program was held at Can Tho City Lung Hospital and the University of Sydney Vietnam Institute Office on May 27 and 29, 2025.

Specialized training at Hung Vuong hospital: A key step in the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi in neonatal infections. 

Pursuing a largely unexplored field of research, the scientist and her colleagues are among the pioneers in Vietnam working to prevent deadly fungal diseases that often go undetected within the community.

Professor Annemarie Hennessy, Deputy Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney (USYD), recently concluded a productive trip to Vietnam, focusing on bolstering collaborative partnerships in the health sector.

Professor James Der Derian: Bridging Global Security and Emerging Technologies at ASEAN FUTURE FORUM 2025 and Inspiring Minds at Sydney Vietnam Institute.