Stop TB Partnership

The National Stop TB Partnership in Viet Nam

Vietnam Stop TB Partnership (VSTP): In 2010, the Vietnam Stop TB Partnership (VSTP) was officially established. VSTP partners include governmental institutions (such as Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Military Medical Department of the Ministry of Defence, HIV/AIDS control administration of the Ministry of Health), community institutions (such as Women’s Union, Farmer’s Union, Vietnam Medical Association, Vietnam Youth Association, Centers for Community Health Development) , and international organizations (such as KNCV, MCNV, WHO, WB, UICTMR, GF, CDC, USAID, PATH). VSTP's activities aim to support the NTP by responding to their needs. The main problems are TB patient detection and DOTS implementation, especially in the remote, mountainous and border areas. VSTP collaborates with partners to reach 38 million people - almost half the population of Viet Nam - with advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns.

Primary contact

Name:	Dr Nguyen Dinh Huong
Function in the partnership:	Member of Standing Committee
Organization:	Vietnam Association against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (VATLD)
Email:	vietnhung@bvlaobp.org, vietnhung@yahoo.com
Web site:	www.bvlaobp.org

More information about the National Stop TB Partnership in Viet Nam:

• To find other partners that are currently active in Viet Nam, you could use the Stop TB Partners' Directory which lists all partners' email addresses and phone numbers as well as a detailed description of their activities. To start collaborating with partners in the Viet Nam, please click here.
• To read the partnership's reflections on good practices and lessons learnt on the partnering process, please click here.

News from the partnership:

The Vietnam Stop TB Partnership held its 6th meeting
Submitted by the Vietnam Stop TB Partnership - January 2012

The Vietnam Stop TB Partnership held its 6th meeting on 9 December 2011. Around 40 partners participated and reported on recent activities, while new partners were welcomed, including the Vietnam Veteran Association. Partners listened to the debriefing on the evaluation of the TB control programme 2006-2011 and on a new strategy for TB high risk and vulnerable populations. Health education material was shared by the Center for Community Development.

TB in Viet Nam

• The current situation and the progress made in TB control in Viet Nam can be found here. [.pdf]
• Global Fund grants currently in progress in Viet Nam can be found here.
• Technical assistance in Viet Nam is coordinated through the TB Technical Assistance Mechanism.