Speaking at the workshop, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Le Cong Thanh emphasized that antibiotic resistance is no longer a problem solely for the health sector, but requires close coordination among the fields of health, agriculture, environment, and the community.

The Deputy Minister pointed out several difficulties and challenges that need continued attention, such as: the lack of an interconnected database system to monitor antibiotics and antibiotic resistance across different sectors; the need for further improvement in environmental standards and technical regulations; limited capacity for monitoring drug-resistant microorganisms and antibiotic residues in the environment; and the need for continued investment and research in technologies for treating drug-resistant bacteria and antibiotic residues for risk assessment and policy planning.

Comrade Le Cong Thanh, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, delivered a speech at the workshop.

Speaking at the conference, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Xuyen, President of the Vietnam Medical Association, stated that antibiotic resistance is currently identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the leading threats to global health. This is not only a problem for the healthcare sector but is also closely related to agriculture, livestock farming, the environment, food safety, and the sustainable development of each country.

In Vietnam, over the past years, significant progress has been made in managing antibiotic use, monitoring antibiotic resistance, and raising public awareness. However, the inappropriate use of antibiotics in treatment, livestock farming, and food production still persists; and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment poses many new challenges.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Xuyen shared her insights at the conference.

According to the President of the Vietnam Medical Association, the "One Health" approach is increasingly asserting its important role in comprehensively addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance. This is an interdisciplinary approach that connects human health, animal health, and environmental health to create an effective system for preventing and controlling risks to public health.

Delegates attending the scientific workshop "One Health Approach in Combating Antibiotic Resistance in Vietnam".

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Vietnam Health Promotion Consulting Association, stated that antibiotic resistance is no longer just a problem for the healthcare sector, but has become a serious global challenge, directly impacting human health, livestock, the environment, and the sustainable development of each country. The workshop serves as a practical forum for delegates to share experiences, exchange scientific evidence, and propose solutions related to antibiotic resistance management in the fields of healthcare, veterinary medicine, food, environment, and community. The Vietnam Health Promotion Consulting Association deeply recognizes its responsibility in connecting managers, experts, scientists, and domestic and international organizations to jointly promote initiatives for public health.

At the workshop, experts and scientists focused on discussing various topics such as the current state of antibiotic resistance in animals and the environment; the impact of antibiotic residues in food on human health; solutions for monitoring, testing, and controlling antibiotics; ensuring food safety throughout the farm-to-table chain; and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination within the framework of One Health.

These are issues of scientific and practical significance, contributing to providing further evidence for the development and improvement of antibiotic resistance prevention and control policies in Vietnam.

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