Better vaccines for healthier life. Part I. Conference report of the DCVMN International 14th Annual General Meeting Hanoi, Vietnam

• Published in: Vaccine 2014-11, Vol.32 (48), p.6325-6329
• Main Authors: Pagliusi, Sonia, Rustan, Rahman, Huang, Weidan, Nguyen, Thuvan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Allergy and Immunology; Applied microbiology; Biological and medical sciences; Conflicts of interest; Congresses as Topic; Developing Countries; Disease Eradication; Drug Industry; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Global Health; Health Services Accessibility; Human viral diseases; Immunization; Immunization Programs; Infectious diseases; International Cooperation; LDCs; Manufacturing industry; Medical sciences; Microbiology; Polio-eradication; Poliomyelitis; Poliomyelitis - prevention & control; Public health; Public-Private Sector Partnerships; Research institutions; Vaccines; Vaccines - economics; Vaccines - supply & distribution; Vaccines, antisera, therapeutical immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies (general aspects); Vietnam; Viral diseases; Viral diseases of the nervous system
• ISSN: 0264-410X; 1873-2518
• DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.05.075

Abstract The Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers’ Network (DCVMN) brought together nearly 220 senior representatives of governmental and non-governmental global health organizations, as well as corporate executives of emerging vaccine manufacturers, from 26 countries for a two-day tailored lectures, Q&A sessions, CEOs panel discussion and networking opportunities, followed by a vaccine-technology symposium and visit to manufacturing facilities in Hanoi, Vietnam. Participants included representatives of 38 vaccine manufacturers, as well as international partners and collaborating research institutions, with 39% female participants. The Vice-Minister of Health to Vietnam commended the speakers and participants to this Annual General Meeting, devoted to achieve our common goal of protecting people against infectious diseases with better vaccines, for a healthier life. He reminded the audience that the first vaccine produced in Vietnam was oral polio vaccine (OPV) in the early 1960s and contributed to polio eradication in Vietnam, in 2000. Through its manufacturing resources, Vietnam eliminated neonatal tetanus in 2005, and has controlled measles and hepatitis B spread. The Ministry of Health hopes that by sharing experiences, delegates at this conference will foster international cooperation and partnerships among organizations. CEOs elaborated on challenges and opportunities for emerging countries.