Author: Hưng Vũ

60HN – ASPARNet Final Meeting: Strengthening Collaborative Networks for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Sustainable Development in Vietnam

On July 16, 2026, the Final Network Meeting of hospitals implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programme under the 60HN–ASPARNet project was held at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD). The meeting brought together the leadership of NHTD, representatives from the Department of Health of Dong Thap and Phu Tho provinces, leaders from the 12 network hospitals, experts from NHTD, Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU), as well as project partners and research staff. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on ASPARNet implementation across Phu Tho and Dong Thap provinces, share lessons learned, assess the project’s initial impact, and discuss strategies for sustaining and expanding the network in the future.

Strengthening Vaccine Communication Capacity: OUCRU and NIHE Deliver Training of Trainers Programme for National Vaccine Trainers 

On 5–6 May 2026, the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) successfully delivered a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Vaccine Communication Skills at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) in Hanoi. The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of national trainers responsible for supporting vaccine communication and consultation skills among healthcare workers across Vietnam.

iSHARP – Integrated Stewardship in Hospitals for Antimicrobial Resistance Control Platform

Hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remain major challenges for the healthcare system in Viet Nam. Although the Ministry of Health has issued multiple national strategies and guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), infection prevention and control (IPC), and AMR surveillance up to 2030, implementation at provincial and district hospitals still faces certain challenges, particularly in the context of uneven resources and infrastructure. In practice, hospitals already operate multiple data systems that mainly serve specific professional purposes; as a result, data connectivity and integrated use across systems have not yet been fully harmonized or optimized.

Audit & Feedback: A core AMS activity for bettercare and safer hospitals

In hospitals, ensuring high-quality treatment is always a top priority so that patients receive safe and effective care. To maintain this standard, routinely reviewing the treatment process is essential, helping hospitals promptly identify areas that may need adjustment and continuously improve the way care is delivered.

Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS

OUCRU joins the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Medicine in greatly mourning the death of Professor Sir Nicholas White, a distinguished clinician and scientist who was internationally recognised as the leading figure in improving the treatment of malaria worldwide, and whose work has made a lasting contribution to global health research saving millions of lives worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Building Lasting Impact: Professor Guy Thwaites’ Legacy at OUCRU

Over more than a decade of leadership, Professor Guy Thwaites helped steer the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit through a period of strategic growth and increasing global relevance. Under his direction, OUCRU strengthened its focus on research driven by clinical need, expanded its regional footprint, and deepened its contribution to tackling some of the most pressing infectious disease challenges in Southeast Asia and beyond.

OUCRU leadership transition effective 1 January 2026 

Professor Guy Thwaites, our Programme Director since 2013 will step down from his position on 31 December 2025.  Professor Thwaites’ tenure at OUCRU is noted for his outstanding leadership and dedication, and for his enduring commitment to […]

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