Binh Dinh: Four suspected dengue deaths confirmed
The Pasteur Nha Trang Institute has concluded that four recent deaths in central Binh Dinh province were caused by the dengue virus, according to the local Health Department.
Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Pasteur Nha Trang Institute has concluded that four recent deaths in central Binh Dinh province were caused by the dengue virus, according to the local Health Department.
The province reported 2,726 dengue cases in 2015 with five fatalities, including four being children.
Serious dengue cases treated in the province did not initially showed typical symptoms, causing difficulties for diagnosis, Le Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Health Department, said, adding the victims were hospitalised when the disease reached a serious stage.
The 100-bed peadiatrics department of Binh Dinh General Hospital has been overcrowded these days, which is a concern, given that it usually accommodates approximately 300 patients at capacity. Currently, one third of patients are suffering from dengue fever, and ten are reportedly under severe conditions.
A working group of the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Quy Nhon Institute of Malaria, Parasite and Insects; visited Binh Dinh to inspect local prevention of the disease.
Children’s Hospital 2 and the province’s General Hospital, plan to jointly examine the serious cases – in a search for better treatment.-VNA
The province reported 2,726 dengue cases in 2015 with five fatalities, including four being children.
Serious dengue cases treated in the province did not initially showed typical symptoms, causing difficulties for diagnosis, Le Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Health Department, said, adding the victims were hospitalised when the disease reached a serious stage.
The 100-bed peadiatrics department of Binh Dinh General Hospital has been overcrowded these days, which is a concern, given that it usually accommodates approximately 300 patients at capacity. Currently, one third of patients are suffering from dengue fever, and ten are reportedly under severe conditions.
A working group of the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute, Children’s Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Quy Nhon Institute of Malaria, Parasite and Insects; visited Binh Dinh to inspect local prevention of the disease.
Children’s Hospital 2 and the province’s General Hospital, plan to jointly examine the serious cases – in a search for better treatment.-VNA
You should also see
China’s fishing ban in East Sea violates Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokesperson
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on April 25 said Vietnam’s consistent stance on China’s fishing ban in the East Sea, which has been affirmed clearly over the past years.
See more
Health
First int’l symposium on medicinal plants, natural compounds held in Binh Dinh
The first Vietnam International Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Natural Compounds was held in the south central province of Binh Dinh from April 15-17, with nearly 120 delegates, including speakers, scientists and researchers from 13 countries taking part.
Health
Vietnam has first int’l trauma life support training centre
The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Training Centre under the Ministry of National Defence’s Military Hospital 175 officially made its debut in Hanoi on April 15. This is the first of its kind in Vietnam and the fifth established in Southeast Asia.
Health
Vietnam has first int’l trauma life support training centre
The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Training Centre under the Ministry of National Defence’s Military Hospital 175 officially made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15.
Health
First southern pediatric organ transplant centre to become operational in 2025
The first pediatric organ transplant centre in Vietnam’s southern region is scheduled to be completed and put into operation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025).
Health
Free surgeries offered for cleft palate children in Thua Thien-Hue
About 80 children with cleft palate in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue and surrounding localities are to receive free check-ups and surgeries from now until April 18.
