A team of Vietnamese scientists recently won the £1 million Grand Prize at The Trinity Challenge, an organization that aims to find innovative solutions to global health challenges. The team, consisting of Dr. Phi Thi Linh Giang, Dr. Doan Dang Khoa, and Professor Nguyen Thanh Huong, developed the Farm2Vet virtual veterinary platform to address the problem of antibiotic resistance in veterinary medicine. Antibiotic resistance is considered one of the top 10 threats to global health.
Farm2Vet aims to educate farmers on responsible antibiotic use in livestock farming by providing them with access to veterinary knowledge and services. The platform helps farmers diagnose diseases, receive treatment advice, and provides early warnings to policymakers to prevent outbreaks and antibiotic resistance hotspots. Additionally, Farm2Vet connects safe production farms with businesses and consumers to meet the demand for quality, organic food.
Dr. Phi Thi Linh Giang, the project leader, believes that Farm2Vet is just the first step towards benefiting millions of farmers in low- and middle-income countries and protecting the health of consumers worldwide. The project was recognized by Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chairwoman of The Trinity Challenge, for its vision and efforts in addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance.
The Trinity Challenge partnered with MIT Solve this year to focus on the challenge of antibiotic resistance. The competition aimed to encourage scientists globally to propose solutions using big data to minimize the impact of antibiotic resistance. This collaboration reflects the commitment of organizations to address pressing health challenges through innovation and collaboration.