The conference took place for 5 consecutive days (from August 25 to 29) in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with the participation of two leading experts in infectious diseases - pediatrics in the world , Professor Ron Dagan of Israeli nationality and Dr. Mark Peter Gerard van der Linden of Dutch nationality, presenting the development trend of multivalent vaccines to prevent pneumococcal disease and highlighting the value of pneumococcal vaccines for patients and society in general. The conference series also had the participation of more than 1,800 doctors in the field of pediatrics and prevention, along with many leading experts in the field of infectious diseases in the country.
The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised concerns about the outbreak of dangerous diseases, which can be new, seasonal, or dangerous infectious diseases. Vaccines play an important role in limiting the spread, reducing morbidity and mortality. Pneumococcus - one of the most dangerous pathogens in both children and adults - can be actively prevented by vaccines.
The conference series marks an important turning point for the long-term cooperation between the Center for Training Medical Human Resources according to Social Needs, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Pfizer Vietnam Company, and medical staff towards the goal of comprehensive cooperation to protect public health through updating scientific advances in the field of pneumococcus and prevention.
Mr. Darrell Oh, General Director of Pfizer Vietnam shared at the scientific conference series.
Talking about this series of scientific conferences, Mr. Darrell Oh, General Director of Pfizer Vietnam Co., Ltd. said: "Promoting cooperation between relevant public and private parties will help strengthen the health care system's ability to respond to medical challenges such as pneumococcal diseases. This series of pneumococcal scientific conferences, especially with the participation of leading experts and international reporters, is a clear demonstration of Pfizer's efforts in its mission to accompany and support updating scientific knowledge and medical advances for healthcare workers."
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