Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City

The Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City is a leading Vietnamese national research and public health institution, originally established in 1891 as the Pasteur Institute Saigon. It operates as a government-affiliated entity under the Ministry of Health, focusing on scientific research, disease prevention, epidemiology, and the training of medical professionals in microbiology and immunology. The institute plays a critical role in Vietnam's public health infrastructure, managing disease surveillance, conducting clinical trials for vaccines (such as for dengue fever), and providing specialized diagnostic and testing services. It is a member of the global Institut Pasteur International Network and serves as a key hub for infectious disease control and international health collaboration in Southeast Asia.