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Tiểu ban kỹ thuật Lao – CCM tổ chức phiên họp đầu tiên năm 2025

Posted on 18/09/202519/09/2025 by ccmvietnam

18/09/2025 |

Ngày 5/2/2025, tại tòa nhà The One UN (Hà Nội), Tiểu ban kỹ thuật Lao, Ban điều phối quốc gia Quỹ Toàn cầu (CCM) đã tổ chức phiên họp đầu tiên của năm 2025. Cuộc họp có sự tham gia của đại diện Tổ chức Y tế Thế giới (WHO), Bệnh viện Phổi Trung ương, Hội Y tế công cộng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, các Tổ chức Quốc tế hoạt động tại Việt Nam và đại diện người bệnh lao.

Phiên họp tập trung rà soát hoạt động trọng tâm của Tiểu ban Kỹ thuật Lao trong năm 2024 đồng thời thảo luận về nhiệm vụ và các hoạt động ưu tiên cần triển khai trong Quý I năm 2025.

Ông Vũ Quang Hiếu (WHO) – Trưởng Tiểu ban kỹ thuật Lao cho biết Chính phủ Hoa Kỳ đang tạm ngừng một số chương trình viện trợ quốc tế để tiến hành đánh giá lại. Điều này có thể ảnh hưởng đến nguồn lực của Chương trình Phòng, chống lao tại Việt Nam. Quỹ Toàn cầu cũng bày tỏ quan ngại về tiến độ chậm trong việc tuyển chọn đơn vị thụ hưởng phụ (SR), đồng thời cảnh báo nguy cơ cắt giảm kinh phí viện trợ ngay trong năm 2025 và trong các năm tiếp theo.

Một trong những nội dung ưu tiên được nhấn mạnh là việc sử dụng sinh phẩm chẩn đoán lao bằng kỹ thuật sinh học phân tử. Mặc dù còn nhiều khó khăn, Chương trình phòng, chống Lao quốc gia (NTP) đã kịp thời điều chỉnh hướng dẫn chuyên môn, mở rộng chỉ định xét nghiệm, qua đó duy trì kết quả phát hiện 106.000 ca lao trong năm 2024 – tương đương mức cao nhất đạt được trong năm 2023.

Các đại biểu đã đề xuất nhiều giải pháp nhằm huy động tối đa nguồn lực để kiểm soát và phòng ngừa bệnh lao, bao gồm: tăng cường mạng lưới cộng tác viên y tế cộng đồng, tìm kiếm thêm nguồn tài trợ, đẩy nhanh thủ tục lựa chọn SR. Đồng thời, cần đánh giá hiệu quả của việc mở rộng sử dụng xét nghiệm sinh học phân tử để xây dựng mô hình sàng lọc lao phù hợp và hiệu quả.

Tiểu ban Kỹ thuật Lao tiếp tục kêu gọi các tổ chức thành viên đồng hành, trong đó có hoàn tất tuyển chọn SR trước 21/2/2025; triển khai tăng cường hệ thống thông tin giám sát nhằm đưa ra nhận định chính xác hơn về tình hình dịch tễ bệnh lao; và hỗ trợ Chương trình Lao xây dựng Chiến lược phòng chống Lao giai đoạn mới.

Phiên họp đầu tiên của Tiểu ban Kỹ thuật Lao năm 2025 đã diễn ra trong bối cảnh nhiều thách thức về nguồn lực và tài trợ quốc tế, nhưng cũng thể hiện rõ quyết tâm của các bên liên quan trong việc duy trì và nâng cao hiệu quả công tác phòng, chống bệnh lao tại Việt Nam. Những định hướng ưu tiên được thống nhất trong cuộc họp – từ tăng cường xét nghiệm sinh học phân tử, đẩy nhanh tiến độ lựa chọn SR, đến xây dựng chiến lược phòng chống lao giai đoạn mới – sẽ là nền tảng quan trọng để đảm bảo tính bền vững của chương trình trong thời gian tới. Tiểu ban cam kết tiếp tục phối hợp chặt chẽ với các đối tác trong và ngoài nước nhằm huy động tối đa nguồn lực, đổi mới cách tiếp cận và nâng cao hiệu quả kiểm soát bệnh lao vì mục tiêu sức khỏe cộng đồng.

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Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism Delegation Conducted oversight visits in Quang Ninh Province

Posted on 10/09/202510/09/2025 by ccmvietnam

10/09/2025 |

On April 23–24, 2025, a delegation from the Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, led by Vice Chair Mr. Nguyễn Anh Phong, carried out a oversight visits in Quang Ninh Province. The visit aimed to assess the progress of project implementation and performance indicators, as well as to coordinate and discuss with local authorities on addressing existing challenges, proposing solutions to optimize the use of grant resources, and advancing toward the goal of eliminating the three diseases by 2030.

The delegation included members of the CCM Secretariat, technical experts from the HIV and Tuberculosis Technical Working Groups, and representatives of the Global Fund HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance Project under the General Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health. From Quang Ninh, participants included leaders of relevant agencies, representatives of the Department of Health’s Medical Affairs Division, and leaders and staff of the Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) and its HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Division. Prior to the meeting, the delegation visited Quang Ninh General Hospital, Quang Ninh Lung Hospital, Ha Long City Medical Center, Cam Pha City Medical Center, Tran Hung Dao Ward Health Station (Ha Long City), and Cam Son Ward Health Station (Cam Pha City).

According to Quang Ninh CDC’s report, as of December 31, 2024, 89.5% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) were aware of their status, 88.7% were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ARV), and 99.2% of those on treatment had achieved viral suppression. ARV supply via the social health insurance scheme remained stable. For patients without health insurance, the Global Fund continues to provide ARVs during the transition period. Key HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection (STI) sentinel surveillance activities were effectively implemented, focusing on Key Population group, especially men who have sex with men (MSM) and the areas with high numbers of new infections to enable early detection of HIV and syphilis cases. Findings from this surveillance inform timely interventions to connect patients with treatment services and reduce community transmission. HIV testing in prisons achieved 91% of the annual target, with all newly diagnosed inmates promptly linked to care, ensuring their health and safety during incarceration.

**Leader of Ha Long Health Center reported at the meeting**

For the Tuberculosis (TB) Program, Quang Ninh Lung Hospital reported that in 2024, 1145 drug-sensitive TB cases were detected, reaching 93% of the target, with a treatment success rate of 91.3%. There were 45 multidrug-resistant TB cases, with a treatment success rate of 75.6%. Screening for latent TB reached 2,776 people—8% above the planned target. Additionally, 30 TB/HIV co-infections were identified, showing a higher TB prevalence among PLHIV in Quang Ninh compared to the national average. With Global Fund support, TB control efforts continued to focus on targeted campaigns for early diagnosis. In 2024 alone, 4,383 GeneXpert tests were performed—an advanced molecular technique used to detect TB and rifampicin resistance with high sensitivity and specificity.

The monitoring mission acknowledged the strong leadership of the Quang Ninh Department of Health and the proactive coordination between local authorities and healthcare units in effectively utilizing funding to advance toward eliminating HIV and TB by 2030. The team also identified persistent challenges in project implementation, particularly in drug and medical supply procurement, and capacity-building for healthcare staff. The delegation recommended that local authorities develop contingency measures to address program shortfalls, continue public awareness campaigns, and promote community engagement in TB and HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

At the national level, the delegation advised on adjusting resource allocation and operational budgets for implementing units across project provinces/cities to optimize grant use, issuing updated technical guidelines, and providing advanced training to healthcare staff to improve patient care quality.

CCM Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to accompanying Quang Ninh Province, providing support, and promoting solutions to achieve the goal of ending TB and the AIDS epidemic in the province by 2030.

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Quarter II 2025 PLENARY CCM MEETING: STRENGTHENING COOPERATION, IMPROVING COORDINATION, AND REINFORCING COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO AID REDUCTION

Posted on 14/08/2025 by ccmvietnam

14/08/2025 |

On May 14, 2025, the Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM Vietnam) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria successfully held its Quarter II Plenary Meeting for the 2024 – 2026 period in Ha Noi. The meeting was presided over by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, the Deputy Minister of Health and the CCM’s chair. The meeting took place while Vietnam faced new challenges as a result of its administrative restructuring and a decrease in international funding.

CCM leadership, representatives from the Global Fund, official and alternate CCM members of the 2024 – 2026 period, leaders and members of technical sub – committees, representatives from Principal Recipients (PRs) attended the meeting. Observers from UNDP, the Local Fund Agent (LFA), and other invited members were also present.

**Ass. Pro. Dr Nguyen Thi Lien Huong provided opening remarks**

In her opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong highly appreciated the active and responsible engagement of CCM members, particularly the valuable contributions of civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and representatives of vulnerable groups. She emphasized that public health activities must be kept up continuously even in the face of administrative streamlining and decreased funding. The Deputy Minister also shared that the Ministry of Health has been assigned as the lead agency in developing the National Target Program on Healthcare, Population, and Development for 2026 – 2035, which includes key components directly related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. This is considered a significant step toward mobilizing actively more domestic resources.

Vietnam would experience a 15% budget cut, or USD 18 million, for the 2024 – 2026 period, along with other grant – receiving nations, according to Mr. Olivier Cavey, Senior Fund Portfolio Manager at the Global Fund. He recommended that the budget lines relating to training, workshops, travel, and human resource management be the main target of the cuts. Cost reductions should not impact life-saving and community-managed activities.

Representatives of the PRs: The Global Fund Supported Project on HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam (Viet Nam Administration of Disease Prevention), the National Tuberculosis Program (National Lung Hospital), the Malaria project (National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology), and the Global Fund supported project on HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam (VUSTA) respectively provided updates on project progress, challenges, and strategy to deal with the impending budget cuts during the meeting.

Project implementation has become challenging due to personnel changes and modification to provincial focal. This happening within the context of shifting a two-tier local government system and the merger of provinces and cities. CSOs and communities raised concerns regarding possible communication breakdowns, technical assistance initiatives, a potential rise in new case findings, and effects on treatment.

**Overview of the Plenary Meeting of CCM Vietnam**

In its coordinating role, the CCM acted as a strategic bridge between the Global Fund, the Ministry of Health, and local partners, ensuring timely information sharing and promoting open decision-making and program implementation. To support this coordination, the Deputy Minister of Health provided guidance CCM to 1) Call a CCM meeting to inform and obtain CCM consensus on the budget decreased plan 2) Guide and provide PRs with a toolkit for planning the budget reduction 3) Collaborate on preparing for the upcoming working visit by the U.S. Congressional Delegation, demonstrating policy advocacy efforts and maintaining international cooperation in the face of financial constraints.

**M.A. Cao Thi Hue Chi, Coordinator of CCM Vietnam, presented at the meeting**

The meeting reached consensus on a systematic, multi-sectoral approach that leverages domestic resources and increases external engagement to effectively respond to foreign aid reductions. The outcomes reaffirmed strong cooperation and commitment from all parties to safeguard and enhance public health in Vietnam. The CCM will contribute to the development of PR’s revised operational budgets in line with the reduced funding which then be submitted to the Global Fund by CCM for approval by September 2025.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Angela Pratt, Vice Chair of the CCM, acknowledged the decisive direction from Ministry of Health leadership, the effective coordination role of the CCM, and the persistent efforts of PRs, CSOs, and CBOs to sustain program activities during a time of significant change. She also underlined how urgently Viet Nam must switch to sustain domestic funding in order to replace support from the Global Fund, PEPFAR, and other donors.

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CCM conducted oversight visit to An Giang province

Posted on 14/08/202510/09/2025 by ccmvietnam

14/08/2025 |

On October 24 and 25, 2024, the Viet Nam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria carried out oversight activities in An Giang province. The delegation was led by Mr. Nguyen Anh Phong – CCM Vice Chair, Mr. Tong Van Nam – Vice Chair of the Oversight Committee, along with representatives from the TB Technical Sub-committee, the HIV Technical Sub-committee, and the CCM Secretariat. The team worked with Global Fund implementation sectors, including the An Giang Center for Disease Control (CDC), Long Xuyen City Health Center, Chau Doc City Health Center, An Giang Provincial Lung Hospital, and YouMe Media and Community Development Co., Ltd.

**Delegation worked at Chau Doc Health Center**

The results showed that An Giang had made strong efforts and achieved the 90-95-95 targets: 95.6% of people living with HIV know their status; 95.0% of people diagnosed with HIV are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART); and 96.0% of those on ART have achieved viral suppression. The province recorded 1,023 people on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), reaching 157% of the annual target, and achieved a significant latent TB treatment rate of over 95%. ARV drugs were sufficiently supplied, and intervention models were implemented effectively, contributing to sustaining HIV/AIDS and TB prevention and control outcomes.

Đoàn giám sát làm việc tại TTYT TP.Long Xuyên — **At Long Xuyen Health Center**

However, the implementation process faced several challenges, including a low disbursement rate (18% as of September 2024) due to complex procurement procedures for test kits and consumables, prolonged financial settlement processes, delayed provision of HIV test kits, shortages of pediatric TB drugs and some second-line TB medicines, and insufficient consumables for HIV viral load testing. In addition, healthcare workers were required to take on multiple tasks without project allowances as in the past, and community outreach workers have not yet received project support.

**The Delegation discussed with Health staff of An Giang Lung Hospital**

The monitoring team recommended that project sectors improve procedures for financial settlement of donor-funded activities, simplify procurement processes, and establish mechanisms for providing allowances to health staff from provincial budgets. They also recommended ensuring sufficient supplies of ARV and TB medicines and HIV test kits, working with viral load testing service providers to implement lump-sum or consumable supply mechanisms for sample collection sites, and providing online training to strengthen health education knowledge for community group members.

**At YouMe Media and Community Development Co., Ltd**

The CCM’s field monitoring in An Giang helped to promptly identify challenges, share experiences, and propose solutions to enhance the effective use of donor resources, moving towards the goal of ending HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria.

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Ass. Pro. Dr Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, chaired the First Quarter 2025 Plenary Meeting of CCM Vietnam

Posted on 13/08/202513/08/2025 by ccmvietnam

13/08/2025 |

On the afternoon of February 20, 2025, at the United Nations Office in Hanoi, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong – Deputy Minister of Health and Chair of the Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, presided over the CCM Viet Nam First Quarter 2025 Plenary Meeting for the 2024-2026 term.

The meeting was attended by The CCM leadership and members (both official and alternate) for the 2024-2026 term, including representatives from government agencies, development partners, civil society/community organizations, CCM committees and technical sub – committee, as well as principal recipients (PRs) such as the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), the National Lung Hospital, the National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, VUSTA, and several sub-recipients (SRs). Observers included representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Local Fund Agent (LFA), invited guests, and online participants.

Based on reports from the CCM Secretariat, the Oversight Committee, and the PRs, delegates discussed:

CCM’s FY 2024 performance and the FY 2025 work plan;
Findings from oversight visits conducted in Q4/2024;
Local shortages of ARVs, financial constraints, and procurement approval process.

Delegates commended the CCM Secretariat for its effective operations and clearer information sharing compared to last year. As the bridge between PRs and the Global Fund, CCM is expected to continue serving as a platform to help stakeholders maximize the value of the Global Fund’s support.

It was noted that the aid landscape has changed significantly over the past four weeks, with substantial funding cuts anticipated. All parties must use resources efficiently, resolve bottlenecks, and accelerate disbursement of donor funds.

Delegates discussed and proposed recommendations to the government, donors, and relevant stakeholders, summarized as follows:

Recommendations to the Ministry of Health

Expedite the issuance of accounts in the State Treasury and Budget Management Information System (TABMIS) to enable timely activity implementation.
Approve the continuation of the “Umbrella” project model.
Allow project owners flexibility to adjust budgets in line with donor-approved activities

Recommendations to CCM

Advocate for a mechanism allowing economic contracts with provincial focal units for project implementation, and for exemption from corporate income tax for such contracts.
Support expediting approval of annual work plans and TABMIS accounts.
Propose that the Global Fund cover allowances for staff involved in project implementation.
Organize a meeting between VUSTA and VAAC to address funding gaps for the safe disposal of used syringes, which are currently unsupported by health projects, causing stockpiles and risks for CBOs.

Recommendations to the Global Fund

Support PRs in aligning grant management policies with Vietnam’s regulations (including the Global Fund directly signing sub-grant agreements with SRs).
Allow for reprogramming of project plans.
Continue funding support to Vietnam to achieve malaria elimination targets.

The meeting concluded at 17:15 on February 20, 2025

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Vice Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong is appointed as CCM Chair for 2024 – 2026 term

Posted on 12/08/202512/08/2025 by ccmvietnam

12/08/2025 |

SKĐS: On July 31, the Ministry of Health announced the unanimous election results of Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Vice Minister of Health, as the Chair of the Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the 2024-2026 term.

The election of key positions within the Vietnam Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria marks a significant turning point in the country’s public health initiatives. It also reflects Vietnam’s strong commitment to advancing community health and strengthening collaboration with its international donor partners in the ongoing efforts to combat HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

**Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Le Tuan congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong on her 2024–2026 CCM chairmanship**

Previously, on the morning of May 9, 2024, the CCM election meeting for the 2024-2026 term was held at the United Nations Office in Vietnam. This assembly was organized to implement the Prime Minister’s directives regarding the strengthening of the CCM and to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Global Fund for recipient countries. The primary objective of the meeting was to elect the key office bearers for the 2024-2026 term.

The unanimous election of Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Vice Minister of Health, to the position of CCM Chair for the 2024-2026 term highlights the nation’s responsible leadership and robust ownership over international funding allocated to Vietnam. Her appointment, as an incumbent leader from the Ministry of Health, specifically reinforces Vietnam’s dedication to combating HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and more broadly, to advancing national public healthcare.

To further demonstrate the CCM’s commitment to a diverse and representative decision-making, Ms. Angela Pratt, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Vietnam, was elected as a CCM Vice Chair. Additionally, Mr. Nguyen Anh Phong, a representative of people living with HIV, was also elected as a CCM Vice Chair.

Including a person living with the disease in a leadership role within the CCM underscores the profound integration and recognition of the community’s contributions to the fight against these three diseases. This decision further solidifies Vietnam’s adherence to the Global Fund’s guidelines and principles.

**Members of the CCM Standing Committee for the 2024-2026 term**

The meeting also saw the election of key positions for the Oversight Committee and the Ethics Committee. Furthermore, nine members were elected to the CCM Standing Committee, comprising the CCM Chair, two CCM Vice Chairs, and the following distinguished members: Mr. Do Trung Hung, Director General of the Legal Department, Ministry of Health; Mr. Cao Van Thanh, Deputy Director General of the Department of Social Evils Prevention and Control; Mr. Tong Van Nam, Coordinator of the Southern MSM-TG Network and Director of Binh Duong Youth Connect Social Enterprise; Mr. Vu Quang Huy, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Colleges and Universities; Ms. Lin Chun Liu, Country Coordinator for the PEPFAR program at the U.S. Embassy; and Mr. Quinten Laitaire, Acting Country Director for UNAIDS Vietnam.

The CCM members collectively expressed their strong confidence in the newly appointed leadership team and conveyed optimism for a highly successful CCM term.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a multilateral financing instrument, which is primarily supported by voluntary contributions from various nations, private organizations, philanthropic foundations, and corporations. Its overarching mission is to facilitate the eradication of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

**Ass. Pro. Dr Nguyen Thi Lien Huong – Vice Minister of Health, Chair of the CCM remarked at the meeting**

Established in 2001 under a United Nations Resolution, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria maintains its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to the Global Fund’s regulations, all countries seeking funding are mandated to establish a Country Coordinating Mechanism. This body serves as the national representative responsible for submitting proposals to the Global Fund for support in combating the three diseases during each three-year funding cycle. Additionally, the CCM is tasked with overseeing the implementation of funded projects, ensuring timely progress, optimizing resource utilization, and coordinating all Global Fund-supported activities within the respective country.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria stipulates that the composition of each country’s CCM must include representation from three key constituencies: government ministries and agencies; multilateral (e.g., UN agencies, international organizations) and bilateral (e.g., embassies) cooperation entities; and civil society organizations, professional associations, research institutions, the private sector, and individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Notably, the Global Fund mandates that representatives from the latter “Group C” must constitute at least 40% of the total CCM membership.

**Ass. Pro. Dr Nguyen Thi Lien Huong – Vice Minister of Health, Chair of the CCM and the participants**

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Efforts to maintain the ongoing support of HIV/AIDS programs by the Global Fund in Vietnam amidst the restructuring of the Ministry of Health

Posted on 12/08/202512/08/2025 by ccmvietnam

12/08/2025 |

On March 28, 2025, in Hanoi, a meeting was organized by the CCM Secretariat (CCM) in collaboration with the Viet Nam Administration of Disease Prevention (VADP), Ministry of Health of Vietnam, and the Global Fund. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss organizational and operational adjustments to the Global Fund supported project on HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam in the context of the ongoing restructuring of the Ministry of Health and evolving international aid landscape.

In his remarks, Dr. Hoang Minh Duc, Director General of the VADP, informed that the Ministry of Health had officially merged three units: Department of Preventive Medicine, Department of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, and Department of Health Environment Management into the Department of Disease Control (VADP). The consolidation was conducted thoroughly to avoid disruption to both technical operations and internationally funded projects, including the Global Fund supported project on HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam.

However, Dr. Duc openly admitted that there were several initial challenges following the merger, such as administrative changes involving seals, bank accounts, and office locations, which temporarily affected project activities. VADP committed to completing all necessary procedures as soon as possible and expressed its desire for ongoing close collaboration with the Global Fund to ensure timely implementation of project activities.

**Dr. Hoang Minh Duc, Director General of the VADP noted at the meeting**

During the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Phan Thi Thu Huong, Project Director, informed that she had been appointed by the Ministry of Health as Chairwoman of Hanoi Medical University Council. To ensure efficient project management in the new phase, the Project Director position would be transitioned in compliance with regulations. She also highlighted new challenges, particularly community-based testing and treatment for PrEP that have arisen since the end of some USAID – funded initiatives. In this regard, support from the Global Fund remains vital to help Vietnam sustain its achievements and move closer towards the goal of ending AIDS by 2030.

Mr. Olivier Cavey, Senior Fund Portfolio Manager at the Global Fund, acknowledged Vietnam’s efforts in continuing project activities and expressed optimism that the program will soon resume full operations. He underlined the necessity of providing the Global Fund with timely and comprehensive information on organizational, financial and legal changes in order to maintain compliance and transparency. However, he also expressed concern that the budget allocated by the Global Fund to Vietnam might be reduced by at least 30% in the upcoming funding cycle due to global resource mobilization challenges. He urged that the Ministry of Health should modified its strategy as the Global Fund would not directly sign contracts with lesser value.

**Mr. Olivier Cavey, Senior Fund Portfolio Manager at the Global Fund delivered remarks during the meeting**

On behalf of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hoang Minh Duc noted that the Ministry has been authorized by the Government to act as the principal agency in the development of the National Health Program, which would incorporate an HIV/AIDS component overseen by the VADP. This arrangement is expected to guarantee sustained resources amidst declining international funding. The Department of Disease Control is committed working with the Global Fund to develop a suitable program for the next 9th funding cycle

In conclusion, both parties reached consensus on a number of important issues and particular steps to guarantee the continuation of prevention and control activities, such as:

Completing administrative processes related to the project’s finances and organization
Updating legal information, particularly regarding the framework agreement between the Government of Vietnam and the Global Fund;
Collaborating on the design of the new grant cycle program to optimize both international and domestic resources;
Reviewing and adjusting mechanisms for cooperating with partners holding small-value contracts, given reductions in aid.

The meeting concluded in a spirit of cooperation, proactiveness, and shared responsibility, affirming the joint commitment to sustaining effective HIV/AIDS prevention programs in support of public health and sustainable development in Vietnam.

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