The second and third issue of VOHUN's newsletter

The Vietnam One Health University Network (VOHUN) was established on 22 November, 2011, with the participation of 17 medical, veterinary and public health Universities/Faculties/Departments in Vietnam. Two years after its establishment, a number of activities have been held in Vietnam, as well as internationally. VOHUN has shown positive results in introducing the concept of One Health to the scientific community in the country, particularly in teaching activities at the faculties of medicine and veterinary medicine. The strategic planning meeting is designed to define the organizational objectives that need to be achieved in future years and how to obtain those objectives.

The One Health approach has received strong concern from the Government of Vietnam through many national and local activities. Highlights have been (i) the National Convention on the application of a One Health approach to the risk of infectious diseases in human - animal ecosystems in Vietnam; (ii) a Joint Circular from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development providing Guidelines for coordination on prevention of disease transmission from animals to humans; (iii) Development of necessary capacity to support the One Health approach; (iv) Building and develop One Health courses into training programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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