Since January 2014, as many as 9,011 people have been infected by dengue fever in 42 provinces and cities across from the country, including five fatal cases, according to the Health Ministry. Since January 2014, as many as 9,011 people have been infected by dengue fever in 42 provinces and cities across from the country, including five fatal cases, according to the Health Ministry. The Health Ministry’s Preventive Medicine Department on May 18 warned of the spread of the disease, which may result in a rising number of fatalities in regional countries in the coming time. In Vietnam, the number of dengue infections has declined by 38.3% since the beginning of this year, but is predicted to rise in the future unless preventive measures are intensified. The Health Ministry has taken a score of measures against dengue epidemic and other infectious diseases, such as hand-foot-mouth and measles. Apart from providing medical check-up and timely treatment, local authorities and relevant agencies have paid due attention to quarantine, sterilization and sanitation to stamp out these dangerous diseases. (Vov.vn May 18)
