{
  "id": 10356158,
  "title": "Vaccinology training programme launched to boost preventive care capacity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/vaccinology-training-programme-launched-to-boost-preventive-care",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/vaccinology-training-programme-launched-to-boost-preventive-care-capacity-161678.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The launch of a vaccinology training programme in Vietnam took place on September 25, marking a significant step in enhancing preventive care capabilities within the country's medical education system. This initiative comes at a crucial time, as Vietnam's population is rapidly aging, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases is on the rise, and the aim to extend healthy life expectancy is becoming increasingly urgent.\n\nAt a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City, Assoc. Prof. Phung Nguyen The Nguyen, dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, emphasized that modern medicine necessitates physicians who not only treat diseases but also proactively prevent them. The introduction of the vaccinology programme underscores the commitment to innovating medical education, empowering future healthcare professionals to incorporate preventive strategies into clinical practice and better address the evolving health needs of the Vietnamese population.\n\nThe programme, implemented in collaboration with ten specialities and training units, adopts a multidisciplinary approach to equip future physicians with the necessary knowledge and competencies to integrate prevention throughout the patient care journey, particularly for adults, older adults, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. Prof. Jonathan Nguyen Van Tam, a renowned expert and former deputy chief medical officer of England, highlighted that adult immunisation is a vital component of healthy ageing strategies and sustainable healthcare systems.\n\nVietnam's vaccinology programme is a collaborative effort involving academic institutions and leading healthcare experts from both Vietnam and abroad, including the British Embassy and prestigious universities in the United Kingdom. GSK Vietnam, a key partner in this initiative, expressed its pride in collaborating with academic partners to strengthen healthcare professional capacity, contributing to a more preventive approach to healthcare in Vietnam.\n\nAs the first of its kind in Vietnam, this innovation is expected to lay a strong foundation for the future integration of vaccinology into undergraduate medical curricula. By building faculty capacity and establishing an implementation model, the programme will help prepare future generations of Vietnamese healthcare professionals with robust preventive healthcare competencies. This, in turn, will promote life-course immunisation and support the transition from reactive disease treatment to proactive health protection, ultimately leading to a healthier future for the Vietnamese population.",
  "summary": "The School of Medicine University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City has launched a vaccinology programme for postgraduate learners aiming to lead innovation in medical education and develop a healthcare workforce equipped for emerging health challenges",
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}