Dengue fever cases recorded in Vietnam since the start of the year have more than doubled compared to the same period in 2021, the Ministry of Health said on July 14, which warned its hospitals to prepare for new infections. , according to Vietnamese media.
The arrival of the rains is beneficial in many respects, but also brings its share of harmful elements, such as the multiplication of mosquitoes and thus the resurgence of the number of dengue fever cases. Endemic with epidemic outbreaks between May and October, this viral disease inevitably progresses with the accelerated urbanization of cities.
Dengue can cause no symptoms and is fortunately a mild illness in the majority of cases. However, it remains a source of significant concern, as it can lead to fatal bleeding complications and young children are more severely affected.
Vietnam recorded 89,120 dengue fever cases in the first six months, up from 35,936 a year earlier, an increase of 148 percent. The number of deaths tripled to 34 over the same period.
The country of 98 million people has typically recorded around 110,000 cases a year in recent years, with infections typically peaking between June and October.
“The number of cases is expected to continue to rise further, and the most severe cases will need to be hospitalized,” said the ministry, which issued special guidelines for health care providers this week.
“All hospitals at the provincial and district level need to focus their resources on admitting and treating severe cases.”
