Articles to read for background info:

http://infonet.vn/thang-4-nhap-160000-lieu-vac-xin-phong-benh-viem-nao-mo-cau-post192934.info
http://thongtinbenhvien.com/tin-nong-y-khoa/thang-4-se-nhap-160-000-lieu-vaccine-phong-viem-naohttp://www.baogiaothong.vn/thang-4-nhap-160-nghin-lieu-vaccine-phong-nao-mo-cau-d141391.html

Key Background Information:

Meningococcal diseases is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis
There are different vaccines needed to protect against the main serogroups of N. meningitidis: A, B, C
Whilst many vaccines exist for meningococcal (Men) serogroups A,C,W and Y, very few are available f
Some MenB vaccines include: Bexsero, Trumenba, VA-MENGOC-BC
Bexsero is produced by a European company (GlaxoSmithKline [GSK]), Trumenba by an American com
The current situation:

A number of meningococcal meningitis cases have been recently detected around Vietnam.
As N. meningitidis serogroups A and B are the most common in Vietnam, the Centre for Preventive M
vaccinated with MenAC and MenBC vaccines
Shortages of several vaccines are currently being experienced Vietnam
The increase in demand for meningococcal vaccines has reportedly contributed to an ongoing shorta
The import of 160,000 doses of meningococcal vaccine has been authorized in response to the shor
arrive in the country until April
o 60,000 doses of Sanofi Pasteurs (MenAC) vaccine will be imported
o 100,000 doses of VA-MENGOC-BC will be imported; 150,000 doses are reportedly already in storage
As reported by a Vietnamese importer of Pharmaceuticals, 400,000 doses of VA-MENGOC-BC have b
2015
However, it is not certain whether VA-MENGOC-BC will be effective in Vietnam, as the MenB circulati
circulating in Cuba, which the vaccine is based on

Key Questions
What is the cause of the vaccine shortage?
-How long have there been shortages of meningococcal vaccines in vietnam?
-What has caused the increase in demand for meningococcal vaccines?
-Has there been a change in epidemiology?
How long will shortages continue?
Will the 160,000 imported doses be sufficient for the current demand?
Why have Vietnamese authorities chosen to import VA-MENGOC-BC and not other MenB va
-Are other MenB vaccines authorised in Vietnam?
-Is the VA-MENGOC-BC vaccine a short-term solution, or is this the MenB vaccine that is alw
Why have Vietnamese authorities chosen to import Sonofi Pasteur's MenAC vaccine and no

Important: Research guidelines

Never misrepresent yourself, you can say that you are working with a London-based Life Sciences Con
Never disclose the client's name (my name)
Please speak to at least two sources from public health authorities (Center of Preventive Medicine, WH
Please speak to at least 1-2 importers of vaccines
Feel welcome to ask me for help or guidance

by a Cuban company (Finlay Institute)

hen there is not a shortage)?

enACWY polysaccharide vaccines or MenACWY conjugate vaccines)?

if the sources ask you

Below are some sources which you can speak to, however I have limited information, so pl
Please add any additional information that you find here
Company/Institution
Centre of Preventative Medicine (Trung tm Y t d phng)
Vaccine advice
Company Limited Vaccines and Biologicals 1 (Cng ty TNHH MTV Vc xin v Sinh phm s 1)
Dai Hong Thuy Company Ltd in Ho Chi Minh
Hong Thuy Consultant And Pharmaceutical Trading Company Limited, Ha Noi
Drug Administration Department of Health (Cc Qun l dc)
World Health Organization

n, so please find some additional sources yourself

Contact person
Dr. Tran Dac Phu (Head)

Telephone number

Web link

04.3.903.5688
Dang Hong Thuy (Director)

(84-8) 38 645 034

http://vn.sidolocal.com/ho_chi_minh_/12989
(04)35727158, 35728067 http://en.trangvangvietnam.com/listings/727

Wai, Dr Lokky (Acting WHO Rep(+84) (0) 4 38 500 100 OR http://www.wpro.who.int/countries/vnm/en/

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Please enter the results of your research here

Who did you speak to?

Example: Manager, Vaccine Import Company

What did they say?

Example:
- Vaccine shortages are expected to continue until
November 2016
- An additional 200,000 doses will be needed

Verbatim quotes

Example: "I don't think that this shortage will be over soonit will take until November 2016 before

November 2016 before the problem is resolvedwe will still need 200,000 more doses"