IMPACT Vietnam Project Launch Workshop 2023-2028
On September 11-12, 2024, the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, hosted the launch workshop for the collaborative project between the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) and the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University.
For the period 2023-2028, the project “Implementing Innovative Initiatives, Generating Evidence-Based Models for National HIV and Public Health Programs, and Strengthening Best Practices for Disease Control in Vietnam” (abbreviated as “IMPACT Vietnam”) has officially been launched. The IMPACT Vietnam project marks a significant step forward, opening a new phase of cooperation between the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health – Hanoi Medical University and the U.S. CDC.
Attending the workshop, from the Ministry of Health, were:
• Mr. Vo Hai Son, Deputy Director of the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
From the U.S. CDC in Vietnam, were:
• Dr. Eric Joseph Dziuban, Country Director, U.S. CDC in Vietnam
• Dr. Lindsay Kim, Director of the Global Health Security Program
From Hanoi Medical University, were:
• Prof. PhD. Ta Thanh Van, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council
• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Kim Bao Giang, Vice Rector of the University
• Mr. Pham Xuan Thang, Vice Rector of the University
From the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, were:
• Prof. PhD. Le Thi Huong, Former Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Dang Vung, Former Vice Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang, Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
• Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
During the workshop, Mr. Vo Hai Son, Deputy Director of the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health, shared insights into the challenges in HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Vietnam, as well as the sustainable development orientation for the IMPACT Vietnam Project. Furthermore, Mr. Son expressed confidence that with the capabilities of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, coupled with support from the U.S. CDC in Vietnam, and the close guidance from departments/agencies under the Ministry of Health, the IMPACT Vietnam Project will achieve significant accomplishments, making important contributions to the national goals of HIV/AIDS control and national public health programs. 
Mr. Vo Hai Son, Deputy Director of the Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Kim Bao Giang, Vice Rector of the University, highlighted the role of the IMPACT Vietnam Project in enhancing the capacity of the national health system to provide sustainable HIV/AIDS and public health services, effectively respond to epidemics, and improve surveillance, monitoring, and disease control methods in Vietnam. Assoc. Prof. PhD. Kim Bao Giang expressed confidence in the staff of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health to diligently carry out their duties within the project's framework. 
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Kim Bao Giang, Vice Rector of Hanoi Medical University
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang, Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, expressed deep gratitude to the Ministry of Health, Hanoi Medical University, and the U.S. CDC in Vietnam. The support and facilitation from these entities have significantly contributed to the implementation of community health care activities, while also enhancing the quality of human resources at the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health and Hanoi Medical University. 
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Le Minh Giang, Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University
Dr. Eric Joseph Dziuban, Country Director of the U.S. CDC in Vietnam, expressed his pleasure as the cooperation between the University and the U.S. CDC enters a new phase. He believes that the collaboration between the U.S. CDC and the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health is crucial and strategic in contributing to the goal of ending HIV by 2030 and improving global health security for Vietnam. 
Dr. Eric Joseph Dziuban, Country Director of the U.S. CDC in Vietnam
During the two-day workshop, delegates heard about the project's community contributions in the previous phase and participated in discussions on the operation of the IMPACT Vietnam project in its new phase.
Some photos from the workshop:
