Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4Health)

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    A one health approach to prioritizing emerging zoonotic diseases (EZDs) in northern Vietnam
    (Journal Article, 2025-12) Luong Hung Nam; Thang Nguyen-Tien; Lindahl, Johanna F.; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Phuc Pham-Duc; Unger, Fred; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Hung Nguyen-Viet; Hu Suk Lee
    Background: Vietnam, with its significant agricultural sector, large livestock population, rich biodiversity and close human-animal interactions, is highly vulnerable to zoonotic disease transmission. To better address this threat, representatives from the human, animal, and environmental health sectors in Vietnam worked together at two one health zoonotic disease prioritization (OHZDP) workshops to develop a list of priority zoonotic diseases for multisectoral one health collaboration in Hoa Binh and Lao Cai provinces in April 2024. Methods: We modified the OHZDP process, developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and utilized it to prioritize zoonotic diseases in Vietnam. This involved conducting defining prioritization criteria, developing specific questions with assigned weights for each criterion, and organizing two workshops with stakeholders. Result: There were 25 participants in Hoa Binh's workshop (7 females and 18 males), and 27 participants in Lao Cai's workshop (9 females and 18 males). Following a discussion of tool outputs among experts, four zoonotic diseases were prioritized in Lao Cai province: Rabies, avian influenza, Streptococcus suis, and leptospirosis. In Hoa Binh province, three diseases were identified as priorities: Rabies, avian influenza, and Streptococcus suis. Conclusion: Rabies, avian influenza and Streptococcus suis were the three most prioritized diseases across the two provinces. This list can serve as a foundation for strengthening one health collaboration for disease prevention and control in these targeted provinces.
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    Poster #21 - Development and use of mobile application for transboundary animal and emerging zoonotic diseases surveillance – a One Health project for improving human, animal health and food security in Vietnam
    (Journal Item, 2025-06-18) Thang Nguyen-Tien; Hu Suk Lee; Park, M.; Luong Hung Nam; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-Viet
    Background: Vietnam has been identified as a “hotspot” for Transboundary Animal and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases (TAEZDs) in South East Asia. In the framework of the “Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4HEALTH)” project funded by Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, we developed and used a mobile application, named Farmvetcare, to improve the timeliness and accuracy of surveillance and response to TAEZDs in two pilot provinces (Hoa Binh and Lao Cai) in Vietnam. Methods: We adopted a One Health approach, involving stakeholders from animal, human, and environmental sectors. Along with the mobile application development, testing and piloting to combat the TAEZDs effectively. From 2024, farmers will be trained to use this application to exchange and report information (inquiries by messages, photos, calls) about TAEZDs (focusing on African swine fever, Foot-and-mouth disease, Leptospirosis, Avian Influenza, and Streptococcosis) with local vets/provincial department of animal health. We also will provide trainings about One Health principles to veterinary, health staff and trainings about diseases management, biosecurity for farmers and vets; risk communication management for traders, slaughterhouse workers and wet market workers as well as will support awareness creation campaigns at the community level on food safety and human/animal health as the intervention activities. Besides, blood and swab samples will be collected from animals, farmers, and their family members. Expected results: At least 1000 farms and 40 local vets in the selected sites will actively participate. The vets are required to answer the inquiries within 24 h. This process will help local authorities and vets to be well informed of potential emerging disease outbreaks in their monitoring areas and will respond in a timely manner. Laboratory test results will be used to evaluate disease surveillance, assess the risk and prevalence of TAEZDs in the selected livestock value chains. Users' data will be stored and analyzed to provide better evidence for the development of TAEZDs prevention and control strategies for targeted livestock value chains. Finally, these datasets will contribute to the creation of prediction models, risk maps, and comprehensive risk assessments for TAEZDs in Vietnam. Conclusion: The findings of the project will provide data and evidences to strengthen using One Health approach along with developing digital extension services and agriculture technology to prevent TAEZDs. This project will also inform policy formulation to improve the management of TAEZDs and improve human/animal health and food security in Vietnam.
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    Application of information and communication technology in animal husbandry management and disease surveillance in Vietnam: Consultation workshop
    (Report, 2025-05-12) Nguyen Thi Thu Hien; Luong Hung Nam; Nguyen Thi Quynh Chi; Nguyen Minh Phuong; Nguyen Le Thanh; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Dinh Thi Bich Ngoc; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Hu Suk Lee; Cattell, Genevieve; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-Viet
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    Development and use of mobile application for transboundary animal and emerging zoonotic diseases surveillance – A One Health project for improving human, animal health and food security in Vietnam
    (Poster, 2024-10-16) Thang Nguyen-Tien; Luong Hung Nam; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Unger, Fred; Lindahl, Johanna F.; Hu Suk Lee; Park, M.
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    Prioritization of emerging zoonotic diseases (EZDs) in northern Vietnam
    (Poster, 2024-10-16) Luong Hung Nam; Thang Nguyen-Tien; Sinh Dang-Xuan ; Unger, Fred; Hien Nguyen-Thi-Thu ; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Phuc Pham-Duc ; Lindahl, Johanna F.; Hu Suk Lee
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    Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4Health)
    (Presentation, 2024-10-17) Sinh Dang-Xuan ; Luong Hung Nam; Unger, Fred; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Hung Nguyen-Viet
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    ICT4Health adapts training materials from the Chăn-Hênh project
    (Report, 2024-12-30) Bui Ngoc Anh; Nguyen Quang Huy; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Unger, Fred
    Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition, and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING), also known as Chăn-Hênh in Vietnam, is a CGIAR initiative that aims to contribute to the transformation of livestock sectors in target countries, making them more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable (Atieno et al. 2024; Huyen et al. 2022). The animal health component of the Chăn-Hênh project has developed training packages covering key aspects of herd health, including biosecurity, animal management, vaccination, parasite control and antimicrobial use (Anh et al. 2024). The training materials have been used and proven effective within Mai Son District, Son La Province. Training packages have been developed for capacity building, including (i) training materials for pig and cattle livestock keepers, (ii) training materials for animal health professionals, and (iii) posters on lumpy skin disease and African swine fever. Furthermore, these training materials have been used in two more provinces in Vietnam under a project funded by the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), the ‘Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam’ (ICT4Health) project. In December 2024, under the ICT4health project, four training sessions on biosecurity and animal health were conducted, reaching a total of 265 livestock keepers in Hoa Binh and Lao Cai.
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    Research to policy: Improving animal disease prevention and control in Vietnam
    (Report, 2024-12-30) Chi Nguyen; Lam, Steven; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Lacasta, Anna; Unger, Fred; Nguyen Van Long; Pham Thanh Long; Bui Nghia Vuong; Dao Duy Tung; Pham Thi Ngoc; Hung Nguyen-Viet
    The objectives of the workshop were to share recent research findings on African swine fever prevention and control in Vietnam and globally, identify pathways to strengthen the linkages between research and policy, and develop recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of African swine fever control measures.
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    Strengthening collaboration to tackle African swine fever: 'From research to policy' workshop
    (Video, 2024-12-10) International Livestock Research Institute
    In this video, Hung Nguyen, lead of the Health Program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), shares key insights from the workshop ‘From research to policy: Improving animal disease prevention and control in Vietnam’ that took place on 17-18 October 2024 in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The workshop brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing challenges posed by African swine fever in Vietnam. Through collaborative discussions, participants explored solutions to enhance animal health systems, strengthen disease surveillance, and bridge gaps between research and policymaking.
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    Transboundary viral diseases of pigs, poultry and ruminants in Southeast Asia: a systematic review
    (Journal Article, 2024-08-30) Thi Ngan Mai; Thanh Trung Nguyen; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Hung Nguyen-Viet; Unger, Fred; Hu Suk Lee
    Livestock is a strategic part of the small-farm economy in Southeast Asia’s society, providing food income, clothing, fertilizer, and draught power. However, incidences or outbreaks of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) are due to converging factors such as the natural hazards’ aftermath, climate change, deforestation, urban growth, changing production conditions, and market chains. Therefore, this affects productivity and impacts farmers’ livelihoods with small holdings. The literature review was carried out to understand the current situation of TADs in Southeast Asia, identifying knowledge gaps to provide actions for disease control and prevention in the region. We have attempted to summarise the scientific literature in English on the prevalence data of TADs in Southeast Asia between 2011 and March 2022. Relatively few studies evaluated the distribution of TAD, where most of the studies focused on diseases that are important for international trade, such as avian influenza (AI), African swine fever (ASF), classical swine fever (CSF), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and Newcastle disease (ND). Traditional production systems have received little attention in such studies as they belonged to mainly smallholders. The outbreaks of ASF and lumpy skin disease (LSD) in 2019 resulted in increased research activity between 2019-2022, while the other TADs were ignored in this period. For new emerging TADs diseases such as ASF and LSD, there is only information about the first detection without prevalence information. Therefore, further epidemiological investigations are necessary to reduce the gaps in disease surveillance reporting systems and support the prevention and reduction of further outbreaks.
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    ICT for One Health
    (Presentation, 2024-05-30) Hung Nguyen-Viet; Cook, Elizabeth A.J.; Bett, Bernard K.; Mutua, Florence; Thang Nguyen; Hu Suk Lee; Nam Luong; Sinh Dang-Xuan
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    Farmvetcare mobile application
    (Presentation, 2024-04-18) Thang Nguyen; Hu Suk Lee; Hung Nguyen-Viet
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    Training report on mobile application of Farmvetcare for Sub-Department of Animal Health and Livestock Production in Lao Cai Province
    (Report, 2024-03-11) Thang Nguyen; Nam Luong; Phuong Nguyen; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Hu Suk Lee; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-Viet
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    Emerging zoonotic diseases in Southeast Asia in the period 2011–2022: a systematic literature review
    (Journal Article, 2024-01) Thanh Trung Nguyen; Thi Ngan Mai; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Hung Nguyen-Viet; Unger, Fred; Hu Suk Lee
    As COVID-19 has shown, pandemics and outbreaks of emerging infections such as Zika, Nipah, monkeypox and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, especially emerging zoonotic diseases, continue to occur and may even be increasing in Southeast Asia. In addition, these infections often result from environmental changes and human behaviour. Overall, public health surveillance to identify gaps in the literature and early warning signs are essential in this region. A systematic review investigated the prevalence of emerging zoonotic diseases over 11 years from 2011 to 2022 in Southeast Asia to understand the status of emerging zoonotic diseases, as well as to provide necessary actions for disease control and prevention in the region. During the 2011–2022 period, studies on pigs, poultry, ruminants, companion animals and wildlife in Southeast Asia were reviewed thoroughly to assess the quality of reporting items for inclusion in the systematic review. The review was performed on 26 studies of pigs, 6 studies of poultry, 21 studies of ruminants, 28 studies of companion animals and 25 studies of wildlife in Southeast Asia, which provide a snapshot of the prevalence of the emerging zoonotic disease across the country. The findings from the review showed that emerging zoonotic diseases were prevalent across the region and identified a few zoonotic diseases associated with poultry, mainly stemming from Cambodia and Vietnam, as high priority in Southeast Asia.
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    Improving human health through sustainable value chains in human-animal-environmental interactions using ICT in Vietnam (ICT4Health) 2023-2025
    (Poster, 2023-11-21) Thang Nguyen-Tien; Hu Suk Lee; Luong Hung Nam; Sinh Dang-Xuan; Unger, Fred; Hung Nguyen-Viet
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