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Dengue fever case number down, but severity in some young patients concerning

The country has currently recorded more than 93,800 cases of dengue fever and 26 deaths, as reported by the Ministry of Health.

HCM City announces genome sequencing results of first domestic monkeypox case

The DNA sequence of the monkeypox virus from the first case identified in HCM City belongs to the C1 gene of Clade II, the city Health Department reported.

Vietnam’s sixth monkeypox case detected in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City Centre of Disease Control (HCDC) on October 4 confirmed that the southern city has detected an additional case of monkeypox, taking total infections to five in the locality alone.

Fetal intervention technique saves hundreds of babies

Using the world’s tiniest needle with a diametre of only 0.3mm, doctors have to be careful in every movement. The small needle is absolutely safe to both fetus and mother but poses a challenge to doctors who perform the technique.

Fifth monkeypox case detected in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a new case of monkeypox infection, the municipal Health Department said on October 1.

About 22 million Vietnamese have chronic diseases

Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and mental disorders are causing Vietnamese to live with illness for about 10 years of their life, though average life expectancy has increased.

HCM City to monitor arrivals from Africa amid deadly Nipah outbreaks

The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) is monitoring entrants from abroad, especially from Africa, to find out symptoms of Nipah virus - a disease with a high mortality rate.

Hanoi reports dengue fever spike

Hospitals in Hanoi have reported a sharp rise in number of dengue fever infections with more serious cases.

Four health conditions account for 73% of deaths in VN

Cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, cancer, and diabetes are estimated to cause a loss of $30 trillion to the world economy.

Vietnam records four monkeypox cases

Vietnam has so far recorded four monkeypox infections, mainly in the southern region.

Ministry warns of Melioidosis after child death

A 15-year-old child in Thanh Hoa Province died of melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease.

HCM City spends nearly $29 million to build second blood bank

The Ho Chi Minh City will spend 700 billion VND (28.6 million USD) on building the second blood bank as the city's first establishment, located at the Blood Transfusion and Hematology Hospital, has become overloaded.

Localities take measures to control disease in weather transition period

Provinces and cities are striving to control the seasonal diseases, including digestive, respiratory, hand-foot-mouth disease, pink eye (conjunctivitis) and dengue fever.

Health ministry urges early diphtheria detection to avert community outbreaks

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment has instructed units to train and reiterate the diphtheria diagnosis and treatment guidelines.

Dengue fever cases see sharp rise in Hanoi

The capital of Hanoi has become a hot spot for dengue fever, with 2,000 cases detected last week, representing a two-fold increase compared to the previous weeks.

Enterovirus, adenovirus identified as cause of pink eye in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed that enterovirus and adenovirus were identified to cause pink eye in the city.