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Dengue fever cases likely to rise: Health Ministry

Vietnam had reported a total of 65,046 cases of dengue fever nationwide and seven fatalities as of mid-September, revealed the Ministry of Health (MoH) on September 16.
Dengue fever cases likely to rise: Health Ministry ảnh 1A health worker sprays mosquito repellent a residential area in Bac Ninh province (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam had reporteda total of 65,046 cases of dengue fever nationwide and seven fatalities as ofmid-September, revealed the Ministry of Health (MoH) on September 16.

The number marks a year-on-year plungeof 65.6 percent. However, it is forecast to increase due to the current rainyseason.

The MoH has ordered preventive measuressince the start of the year and asked localities to keep a close watch on the implementationof such measures.

It has conducted inspections at high-riskslocalities, held virtual events on the prevention of the disease, and arrangedtraining courses for health workers.

The ministry also called on people toclosely follow health regulations, such as covering all water containers andkilling larvae regularly, among others

According to the MoH, on average, Vietnamreports more than 100,000 dengue cases yearly. However, the number last year hit 320,331, the highest in the last 32 years, with 53 deaths./.

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