US supports Vietnam to prevent influenza, HIV

Vietnam is one of 15 key countries under the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). US assistance includes bilateral and multilateral assistance, through the Global Fund of the World Health Organization (WHO). Picture 1 of US supports Vietnam to prevent influenza, HIV Handshake of 2 Vietnamese - American health ministers after the signing ceremony. (Photos from HHS website)

In fiscal 2006, Vietnam received more than US $ 34 million from PEPFAR. Another $ 59 million is expected to be transferred to Vietnam in fiscal year 2007.

Recently, American Minister of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt and Vietnamese Health Minister Tran Thi Trung Chien also signed an agreement to continue cooperation on health issues, including developing diseases, bird flu and HIV / AIDS.

The agreement includes exchanging professional knowledge and developing rapid response plans for Vietnam. The agreement also encourages and facilitates the construction of direct relationships, as well as cooperation between government agencies, universities, research centers, institutes, private companies and legal entities. other.

Phan Anh