Myanmar reports over 500 hospitalised cases with severe diarrhea
More than 100 new patients were admitted to the hospital on August 13, but the rate of new infections has since decreased.
Climate change to cause 250,000 extra deaths per year: expert
Climate change will cause some 250,000 additional deaths from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat exposure per year between 2030 and 2050, warned Director of the Department of International Cooperation Tran Thi Giang Huong on October 19.
Ministry proposes measures against rainy season diseases
The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health has proposed measures to prevent diseases during the rainy season.
Authority warns of high risk of summer disease outbreaks
Vietnam is facing a high risk of summer-related diseases such as flu, diarrhea, dengue fever, chicken-pox, rubella and meningitis, due to poor hygiene and unfavourable weather conditions.