Over the past 75 years, Vietnam and Russia have collaborated in various areas, including defense, science, technology, and health. One of the most significant achievements of this collaboration is the development of vaccines to address public health challenges. In particular, vaccines developed in Russia have contributed to Vietnam’s efforts to eradicate polio, prevent Covid-19, and address tick fever.
The Sabin oral vaccine was a breakthrough in the mid-20th century when poliovirus was a global threat. The collaboration between Dr. Albert Sabin and Soviet scientists Mikhail Chumkov and Anatoly Smorodintsev played a crucial role in developing this vaccine. This vaccine was pivotal in controlling the spread of polio in Vietnam and ultimately led to the country being declared polio-free in 2000. The success of this vaccine paved the way for future collaborations in vaccine development between Russia and Vietnam.
More recently, Sputnik V emerged as another important milestone in the field of vaccines when it was introduced by Russia. Vietnam began producing Sputnik V in 2021, and the vaccine has proven to be efficacious in preventing Covid-19. With ongoing global approval and adoption, Sputnik V has become a critical tool in the fight against the pandemic. Additionally, Russia’s advancements in cancer vaccines are demonstrating promising results and highlighting its expertise in vaccine development.
One of Russia’s most successful contributions to vaccine development is EnceVir, which is one of the recommended vaccines by the World Health Organization for addressing tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). TBE vaccine development dates back to late 1930s with advancements leading to highly effective preventive measures against tick-borne diseases like TBE. The success of vaccines like EnceVir highlights Russia’s importance as an international partner for addressing public health challenges through innovation and shared expertise.
Overall, Vietnam’s collaboration with Russia on vaccine development has resulted in significant achievements that have improved public health outcomes across multiple disease outbreaks. Through continued innovation and technological advancements both countries continue to work together globally to address emerging health threats effectively.
