Note: this event will take place on 6/5 at 3:00 PM AEST (Sydney time).
The COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching consequences for many countries. Remarkably, both Vietnam and Australia moved quickly to suppress transmission and are now re-opening their economies. The Sydney Vietnam Initiative will share with you how our researchers developed innovative solutions to transform this challenge into opportunities. Speakers will discuss similarities and differences in the fight against COVID-19 in Australia and Vietnam. What are the lessons we can learn from the two countries? How can we stop a ‘second wave’ of infections in the months ahead? How can Sydney and Vietnam researchers help control the pandemic in both countries and utilize our networks and resources to support future programs?
About the speakers:
Associate Professor Greg Fox (Moderator): Greg Fox leads the Sydney Vietnam Initiative for the University of Sydney. Greg is a Respiratory Physician and epidemiologist leading research into COVID-19 in Australia and Vietnam.
Dr. Nguyen Thu Anh: An experienced epidemiologist and clinical researcher, Dr. Thu Anh has contributed to the COVID-19 response in Vietnam. She will describe Vietnam’s successful strategy, and what lessons can be learned.
Professor Ben Marais: Professor Marais is an infectious diseases physician and Deputy-Director of the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity at the University of Sydney. He will describe Australia’s response to COVID-19, which has suppressed transmission more rapidly than expected.
This event is part of The Sydney Vietnam Initiative Webinar Series.
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