Thailand has now formed an alliance with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) for the purpose of reinforcing the country’s vaccine infrastructure. The move is expected to contribute to future preparedness for disease outbreaks. NBT World

Thailand has now formed an alliance with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) for the purpose of reinforcing the country's vaccine infrastructure. The move is expected to contribute to future preparedness for disease outbreaks.

Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul and health ministry executives attended a ceremony confirming Thailand's partnership with IVI. The Thai party also congratulated the institute on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its founding.

Thailand has operated its National Vaccine Institute (NVI) since 2012 for the purpose
of improving its vaccine infrastructure. The country's partnership with IVI will contribute to collaboration in the research and development of various vaccines. The pact will also open up greater opportunities for personnel development in the field of vaccines. This year, the NVI is sending 3 specialists to the IVI for the purpose of
knowledge exchange and forming a collaboration network.

According to the health minister, Thailand presented lessons it learned from the COVID-19 pandemic at World Bio Summit 2022. He elaborated that one of the learned lessons is that no one is safe until everybody is safe. Mr. Anutin called for preparations against future health threats. He said efforts against emerging diseases, including diagnosis kits, medicines, and vaccines, require concerted international input.

Thailand's health ministry has also signed a public health cooperation agreement with South Korea to bolster its healthcare system and digital health services. The agreement paves the way for knowledge and specialist exchange between the two nations.