ISMS - Institute of Social and Medical Studies

The Institute of Social and Medical Studies (ISMS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Hanoi, Vietnam. ISMS aims to be a leading organization in designing and conducting research to provide evidence for developing, planning, and implementing strategies, policies, and programs in the sociomedical field.Our work covers a broad range of areas that affect the lives and well-being of communities throughout Vietnam, particularly marginalized and vulnerable populations such as ethnic minorities, the poor, women, children, and people living with HIV. All of our activities support our commitment to contributing to the improvement of the health and well-being of Vietnamese communities.

ISMS aims to be a leading organization in designing and conducting research to provide evidence for designing and implementing strategies, policies, and intervention programs in the field of sociomedical sciences.