According to information from the British Embassy in Vietnam, this diplomatic agency has coordinated with Family Health International (FHI 360) to co-organize the announcement ceremony of phase II of the UK-funded Fleming Fund national support program worth 3.4 million pounds (4.49 million USD) to continue addressing antibiotic resistance in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew acknowledged Vietnam’s pioneering role in addressing the issue of antimicrobial resistance. Mr. Iain Frew said: “The UK and Vietnam are both committed to being responsible international partners in antimicrobial resistance management. Phase II of the Flemming Fund will continue the efforts of both sides not only to improve antimicrobial resistance management in Vietnam, but also to set a model for other countries facing similar issues, to strengthen global antimicrobial resistance cooperation.”
From May 2019 to April 2024, FHI 360 has coordinated with government agencies and implementing partners in Vietnam to successfully implement Phase I of the program with funding worth 8.8 million GBP (11.74 million USD). Phase II of the program implemented in Vietnam starts from May 2024 to December 2025. The goal is to improve capacity, diagnosis and reporting on bacterial resistance and strengthen the national system for monitoring antibiotic resistance, management of antibiotic use and consumption in the health , veterinary and environmental sectors...
The Fleming Fund is managed by the UK Government , to support low- and middle-income countries to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems, increase laboratory capacity and promote the use of quality data to inform decision-making to tackle the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.
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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/anh-tiep-tuc-dong-hanh-voi-viet-nam-trong-phong-chong-khang-thuoc-post756320.html
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