National institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology - NIHE

History:

- Founded in 1926: Hanoi Pasteur Institute
- 1945-1946 : Institute of microbiology
- 1946-1957: Hanoi Pasteur Institute
- 1957-1961: Institute of Microbiology
- 1961 Present: National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology

Function: A scientific research Institute engaged to the study of microbiology and immunology fields for purpose of carrying out preventive strategies and controlling emerging diseases to protect Vietnamese from infectious diseases.