Malaria
Malaria may affect pregnant women
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Malaria during pregnancy can cause serious complications for both mother and baby, from anemia to miscarriage.
Ho Chi Minh City has enough capacity to treat severe malaria
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In 2024, Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases treated dozens of malaria cases from abroad, most of them from Africa.
Community engagement and local government commitment in malaria prevention and elimination
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Vietnam aims to eliminate malaria by 2030. To achieve this goal, the Ministry of Health has issued a roadmap for malaria prevention and elimination and assigned the National Institute of Malaria, Parasitology and Entomology to develop an action plan. All people with malaria and those at risk of contracting the disease have access to timely diagnosis and treatment services.
malaria vaccine saves the lives of 260,000 African children each year
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WHO has approved the use of the world's first malaria vaccine in the hope of saving the lives of 260,000 African children each year.
What to do when you suddenly have malaria?
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Malaria is a common disease in tropical and subtropical countries. The disease can affect anyone of all ages. However, there are many remedies that can be treated early at home before using new drugs.
