Empowering Women at Phnom Fem Fest 2025: A Remarkable Experience with DKT MEKONG

On the morning of August 8, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic training session on DKT trademarked SRH products, which included 58 participants from the sales and marketing team of Chan Tam Pharma. This event, organized by DKT MEKONG in collaboration with Golden Choice and Chan Tam, was marked by its high energy and inspiring content.

The session provided a thorough overview of DKT International not-for-private profit mission and its SRH products (OK condoms, Fiesta condoms, newChoice OCs, EC), emphasizing product emotional and functional benefits, consumer trends and demographics. Designed to foster engagement, the program encouraged active participation and open dialogue, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas.

A highlight of the event was the presence of Dr. Mai Trung Son, a distinguished lecturer at Hanoi Medical University and a senior official in RH and FP at the Ministry of Health. With extensive SRH experience, including his pivotal contribution to the introduction of OK brand condoms to Vietnam since 1993 – an initiative that has established OK condoms a “National Condom” brand in the country—Dr. Son provided invaluable insights and conveyed his strong confidence in DKT’s SRH work, which greatly inspired and motivated the Chan Tam team.

The training session received positive feedback from all participants. They conveyed their high level of satisfaction with both the content and the quality of the training, and they eagerly anticipated similar sessions in the future.

This event not only served as a valuable knowledge-sharing platform but also reinforced the collaborative partnership between DKT Mekong, Golden Choice and Chan Tam.

We are thrilled to announce the signing of a MoU between DKT Mekong and Department for Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Ministry of Health of Vietnam. This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance healthcare access and outcomes for Vietnamese population.

As Mr. Đinh Anh Tuan, MCH’s Director, expressively stated, “This partnership is a testimony to our commitment to enhancing community health and well-being”.

We will develop specialized guidance, train healthcare personnel, and advance communication on SRH care, ensuring every mother and child receives essential care.

Rodrigo Portugues, Country Director of DKT Mekong, emphasized, “Today marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to advancing SRH rights. This partnership underscores our dedication to ensuring comprehensive access to and availability of SRH services and FP methods, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health and lives.”

Through this MoU, we are prepared to make a lasting difference in the lives of Vietnamese families. By combining our expertise and resources, we will work tirelessly to implement sustainable health solutions that benefit the community for generations to come.

We are excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to translating words into action very soon.

Our recent participation in the Common Purpose “Big Industry Challenge” at RMIT University Vietnam was an incredible opportunity to strengthen our commitment to SRH as an integral part of overall wellness and wellbeing.

DKT Mekong Regional Director, Rodrigo Portugues, engaged with a vibrant group of 120 RMIT students from Vietnam and Australia in Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the future of sexual and reproductive health together.

From insightful discussions to hands-on activities (the challenge was how to reconnect the OK condom brand with the youth of today), the event was a whirlwind of creativity, sharing and learning. We were thrilled to introduce students to our mission-driven organisation, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how we tackle real-world SRH challenges in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

The Small Group Conversation was a highlight, allowing students to connect closely with our mission/purpose and exchange strategic insights/ideas to continue improving access to and availability of high-quality, affordable SRH resources.

A huge thank you to RMIT University Vietnam, Common Purpose, and all the incredible students who actively participated!

DKT Mekong are delighted to announce a significant milestone in Vietnam’s healthcare landscape: the successful signing ceremony of the MoU between the Vietnam Family Planning Association (VINAFPA) and DKT Vietnam. This partnership represents a pivotal moment in improving nationwide access to essential SRH and FP services.

According to the MoU, both parties will focus on collaborating to enhance availability and expand the distribution network of DKT trademarked SRH products, and to train healthcare providers on the use of contraceptive and safe abortion methods, aiming to improve service quality and user experience at 29 clinics within the VINAFPA network. Additionally, the parties will coordinate to organize IEC programs to raise awareness among youth and industrial zone workers.

During the ceremony, emotions were high as President Pham Ba Nhat recounted the inception of OK condoms, a flagship product of DKT in Vietnam for over 30 years. He shared stories from the early days when OK condoms were first introduced at the Thong Nhat Park Circus, attended by numerous dignitaries from the healthcare sector.

Particularly memorable was the appearance of a large elephant decorated with a red OK logo embroidered on its cloth covering. President Nhat also showed us a gift he has cherished for three decades now: a backpack embroidered with the red OK logo, presented to him during the OK product launch event. Despite a long hiatus in our collaboration, his deep appreciation for DKT work was evident.

President Nhat underscored the importance of renewing our partnership through this MoU, expressing gratitude to DKT Vietnam for actively promoting cooperation aimed at providing comprehensive SRH education and services throughout Vietnam. “We eagerly await the outcomes of this renewed collaboration,” he remarked.

Rodrigo Portugues, DKT Vietnam’s Country Director deeply appreciated President Nhat’s sentiments towards DKT and highlighted: “The partnership reaffirms our joint commitment to empowering individuals and communities by equipping them with essential knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about the SRH.”

Together, we look forward to realizing the full potential of this partnership and its positive impact on communities throughout Vietnam.

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DKT MEKONG‘s CME Training Tour – A Successful Stop in Hà Nội. With over 50 HCPs in attendance, the training session in Hanoi was both engaging and impactful. Participants gained specialized knowledge in familyplanning and contraceptive methods counseling, including safe abortion and uterine aspiration techniques, with opportunities for hands-on practice using IpasMVA and IUD.

Led by experts Dr. Ha Duy Tien and Dr. Dao Van Thu, the session also included real-world case studies, helping pharmacists refine their counseling skills and deepen their understanding of high-quality reproductive health products.

The journey continues—stay tuned for the next stops of the CME Training Tour with DKT Mekong!