Spraying chemical to prevent dengue fever in Hoai Duc district, Hanoi. The MoH is taking drastic measures to control dangerous infectious diseases caused by extreme weather conditions. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking drastic measuresto prevent and control dangerous infectious diseases spurred by extreme weatherconditions.
At a press conference held in Hanoi on July 13, director of the ministry’sGeneral Department of Preventive Medicine Tran Dac Phu said that 145 groupswere set up to inspect the disease prevention work in localities and a campaignto kill mosquito larvae was launched in 39 cities and provinces across thecountry.
The health sector will promote supervision and early detection of diseaseoutbreaks while giving timely treatment to patients to prevent infections.Along with increasing the number of people receiving vaccines, especiallyencephalitis and rabies vaccine injections, the sector also works to diversifysupply sources to ensure sufficient vaccines.
The MoH recommends local people ensure food safety and hygiene, clean anddisinfect frequently touched surfaces and promote hand washing with soap toprevent virus-based diseases. Parents must have their children vaccinated enoughas scheduled.
Summeralways sees complex developments of infectious diseases such as influenza,dengue fever, rabies and hand-foot-mouth diseases.
According to a report from the General Department of Preventive Medicine, thecountry recorded over 45,000 cases of dengue fever in the first six months ofthe year, up 0.3 percent year-on-year. A high rate of dengue fever was recordedin Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Binh Duong, Hanoi, Dong Nai, An Giang, Dong Thapand Khanh Hoa.
As many as 367 people contracted viral encephalitis, of whom ten died in theperiod, up 0.8 percent in infection cases and down three cases in death toll comparedto the same period last year. There were 62 cases of Japanese encephalitis, ayear-on-year surge of 11.4 percent.
Although no H7N9, H5N6 and H5N1 avian flu infections have been reported inhuman, some hotbeds of A/H5N1 in poultry were seen in some provinces.
Meanwhile, 35 people died of rabies as they did not go to medical clinics fornecessary vaccines after being bitten by dogs.-VNA
The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed districts to monitor preventive action taken against dengue fever and Zika as the southern region enters the rainy season.
Ten people have died and more than 36,000 have been affected by dengue fever since the beginning of the year, according to the report of the Preventive Medicine Department.
Ho Chi Minh City needs to monitor infectious diseases and take measures to prevent cross-infections, avoiding a large-scale outbreak, a health official has said.
More doctors throughout the country will receive training courses on treatment of dengue fever, as the number of cases has increased since the end of May and overcrowding continues at city and central-level hospitals.
The implementation of regulations related to food advertisement has improved, but managing advertising on social networks like Facebook and YouTube has faced a number of difficulties.
Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
All drugs entering hospitals must have a clear origin, so counterfeit drugs are only in the market, not in hospital, affirmed Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
To achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is prioritising the integration of AI and digital tools into the training of future doctors, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung, Dean of Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.
Health experts called for collective disease prevention and integrated solutions to achieve zero dengue deaths in the country at an online talk show on June 14.
The PM called for closer, broader, and more effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners, guided by the principles of mutual benefit, joint efforts, shared outcomes, and common development, including promoting stronger public-private partnerships and collaboration with businesses.
Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. T
Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.
The project aimed to enable early detection and reduce the risk of dangerous complications, targeting patients with chronic diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders.
A 2023 report by the Vietnam Health Economics Association estimated that the total cost of tobacco-related healthcare and economic losses reached 108 trillion VND (4.14 billion USD) annually – equivalent to 1.14% of GDP and five times higher than the budget revenue generated by the tobacco industry.
All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.
Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.
The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.
This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the VNVC Vaccine JS Company and Sanofi Group exchanged cooperation documents on vaccine production technology transfer under the witness of State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Vietnam’s traditional medicine took centre stage at the International Congress Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, held on May 25-26 in the Cuban city of Varadero, amid growing global interest in sustainable healthcare solutions.
Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam. In addition, Sanofi will support VNVC in training human resources and quality management in vaccine research and manufacturing.
Despite the ongoing global circulation and unpredictable developments of SARS-CoV-2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn’t issued new warnings about COVID-19, said the Ministry of Health.
Spraying chemical to prevent dengue fever in Hoai Duc district, Hanoi. The MoH is taking drastic measures to control dangerous infectious diseases caused by extreme weather conditions. (Photo: VNA) 
