According to the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province , diphtheria is a dangerous acute infectious disease that spreads through the respiratory tract and can lead to death. Recently, in other provinces and cities, a number of cases of illness and death have been detected.
Therefore, to proactively prevent and prevent diphtheria from spreading and breaking out in the area, Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan requested the Binh Dinh Department of Health to coordinate with the Provincial Department of Education and Training and localities, Relevant agencies and units mobilize people to prevent and control diphtheria according to recommendations of the Health sector.
Instruct people to immediately go to medical facilities for examination, consultation and treatment when showing signs of illness. At the same time, organize diphtheria vaccination for target groups in areas where the disease is endemic or where diphtheria vaccination rates are low.
Closely monitor the epidemic situation, proactively monitor and early detect cases of disease or suspected disease to thoroughly handle the outbreak; Perform well the collection, emergency care and timely treatment of patients.
"We must ensure logistics, drugs, vaccines, equipment, supplies, and chemicals to serve diphtheria prevention and control according to the motto "4 on the spot". Strengthen inspection and examination of prevention implementation. , fight diphtheria, strictly handle violations," Mr. Pham Anh Tuan suggested.
Along with that, the Department of Education and Training of Binh Dinh province and localities coordinate with the Health sector to direct and guide educational establishments in the province to implement disease prevention hygiene activities and organize health monitoring of children. children, students. Immediately notify the nearest medical facility when detecting or suspecting diphtheria for timely isolation and treatment.
On the same day, talking with Lao Dong, Mr. Le Quang Hung - Director of the Department of Health of Binh Dinh province - said that recently, a number of cases of diphtheria were detected in other localities, so the province also took responsibility. Implement disease prevention activities. Currently, no case of diphtheria has been detected in the province.
"The important key in preventing diphtheria is vaccination and Binh Dinh is doing this well. Currently, the vaccination coverage rate to prevent diphtheria in the province is basically guaranteed," said Mr. Hung said.
