Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware/deployment for Chest X-rays (CXR) reading and TB screening in Vietnam
BACKGROUND
Our goal is to support the Government of Vietnam to successfully detect, treat and prevent TB, working at all levels of the health system to build technical expertise. This will be done by expanding upon the NTP’s “Double X (2X) Strategy”, in which chest X?ray (CXR) is the first screening test for TB, followed by GeneXpert. The 2X uses CXR first to identify those with abnormal lung findings, avoiding potentially unnecessary GeneXpert testing.
Samaritan’s Purse International Relief (SPIR) is a Christian nonprofit organization providing aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1996, SPIR has been operating in Vietnam and developing strong relationships with partners to conduct projects in 6 sectors livelihood, health, education, protection, relief and WASH.
Organisation: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research is affiliated with the University of Sydney in Australia and is recognized as one of the leading research institutions for respiratory diseases and sleep disorders. Operating in Vietnam since 2009, we have undertaken large operational, epidemiological and clinical research projects and run training in epidemiological and operational research methods for Vietnamese doctors and public health workers. The Woolcock Institute has three research centres and offices in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Ca Mau.
The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. To achieve our mission, we partner with diverse allies around the world to drive positive change across global supply chains and in many of our most critically important natural landscapes.
Our alliance spans 70 countries and includes farmers and forest communities, companies, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals. Together we work to protect forests and biodiversity, take action on climate, and promote the rights and improve the livelihoods of rural people.
The project "Promotion of supply and demand of Eco-Fair Agri-food processing products in Vietnam"(Eco-Fair), co-financed by the European Union with EUR 1.5 million through the EU’s SWITCH-Asia Programme, VIRI (Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute) is the lead and co-partners are CCS (Center for Creativity and Sustainability Study and Consultancy); FUNZI (Funzilife Oy); VNCPC (Vietnam Cleaner Production Centre)
The USAID Sustainable Forest Management Project (the Project) will work with the Government of Vietnam (GVN) to reduce carbon emissions associated with deforestation, the degradation of natural forests, and poor plantation management. The Project will implement a “Green Prosperity” approach that strengthens local communities’ ability to protect their natural resource base and reduce emissions while building a strong foundation for sustainable livelihoods and equitable economic growth.
The Project will work in seven provinces (Lao Cai, Son La, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Tri, Quang Nam)
