(VOVworld) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally certified Vietnam’s fully-equipped national regulatory system that ensures the safety and efficacy of vaccines produced and used in Vietnam.

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam at the granting ceremony

Addressing a granting ceremony in Hanoi on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said Vietnam is honoured to receive the certification, which is a result of constant efforts by local health workers and scientists over the past 14 years.

He said it’s important for Vietnam with a population of 90 million people to ensure sufficient provision of vaccines for the national expanded programme on immunization.

The Ministry of Health reports that Vietnam has produced 10 out of the 12 vaccines used in its national vaccination programme, which provides vaccinations for 1.7 million newborns annually.

Various types of influenza vaccines have been clinically tested. Vietnam plans to build a vaccine production facility in Nha Trang City.