Well being professionals and policymakers from Vietnam and past gathered on the twenty second standing committee assembly of Western Pacific Regional Discussion board for the Harmonisation of Natural Medicines (FHH) in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis on June 12.
The convention, to debate the event of natural medicines, challenges and replace developments, was attended by delegates from many international locations and territories, together with China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the US. Assoc. Prof., Dr. Le Van Truyen, former Deputy Minister of Well being, and co-founder of FHH, was additionally in attendance.
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| Deputy Minister of Well being Do Xuan Tuyen. Picture: MoH |
Since its institution in 2022, with the aim of selling public well being by enhancing the standard, security and effectiveness of natural medicines, the FHH has performed an important function in nationwide healthcare by harmonising requirements, strengthening the regulatory framework, and guaranteeing the standard, security, and efficacy of medicinal plant-based merchandise.
In his opening speech on the occasion, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Well being, Do Xuan Tuyen, mentioned, “Vietnam has wealthy and numerous medicinal assets. The ethnic communities of Vietnam huge expertise in cultivating and utilizing medicinal crops and animals. With over 5,000 medicinal plant species and indigenous information, Vietnam has an obligation to hold out analysis and create medicinal merchandise to spice up socioeconomic growth.”
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| Tons of of Vietnamese and worldwide well being professionals and policymakers attended the discussion board. Picture: MoH |
The consultant of the Ministry of Well being (MoH) additionally famous that 80 per cent of the inhabitants in creating international locations use conventional medication or natural medicines to look after and shield their well being. The demand for natural merchandise is growing, elevating issues about high quality management, security, and effectiveness.
“Strict high quality management is important to guard the well being and security of customers. This requires the cooperation of many international locations world wide by studying and exchanging experiences at conferences and boards,” mentioned Tuyen.
The occasion featured three classes the place well being professionals and specialists exchanged insights on enhancing international entry to secure, efficient natural medicines. Discussions centred on advancing analysis methodologies, establishing natural requirements, and innovating standardisation strategies to make sure high quality and efficacy.
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