Accordingly, the Department directs the International Health Quarantine Center to strengthen monitoring and detection of suspected cases at border gates, especially cases of entry from countries with epidemics. At the same time, develop plans to prevent and control Nipah virus epidemics at border gates, according to situations; be ready with manpower, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and means to respond promptly when there are suspected cases. When detecting suspected cases, it is necessary to promptly report, organize quarantine, take samples for testing, and handle them right at the border gate; fully implement personal protective measures for medical staff and people in close contact with suspected or confirmed cases.
The City Center for Disease Control strengthens monitoring and detection of suspected cases of illness at medical facilities and communities for management, reception, and timely treatment. Pay attention to strictly zoning and handling from the first case, not allowing epidemics to spread in the community, especially during the Lunar New Year and the early festival season of 2026.
The Center regularly closely monitors the epidemic situation in the world, promptly advises the Department of Health on appropriate and effective epidemic prevention and control measures. Along with that, coordinate with medical examination and treatment facilities inside and outside the public to investigate and take specimens for suspected cases of disease to send to the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology for diagnosis tests.
The Department also requested to review and strengthen the rapid response team at the unit, ready to respond when recording suspected cases of illness in the city; deploy propaganda activities about the epidemic situation and epidemic prevention and control measures to media agencies and the community so that people do not panic and worry and implement disease prevention measures well....
On the same day, the International Health Quarantine Center just issued a document strengthening surveillance and prevention of Nipah virus disease at Hai Phong seaport and Cat Bi international airport.
To proactively prevent and control diseases from entering the city through the Hai Phong seaport and Cat Bi International Airport border gates, the Hai Phong International Health Quarantine Center strengthens close monitoring of inbound people to detect cases of suspected illness early.
For ships returning from India and countries with potential risk of Nipah virus infection within 14 days, ship owners and agents are requested to notify 12 hours before the ship arrives at the port. If the crew members on board have symptoms: fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat, then dizziness, drowsiness, consciousness disorders may appear... they must immediately notify the International Health Quarantine Center to carry out medical quarantine and take samples at the anchorage area (located by Hai Phong Maritime Administration).
State management agencies at the Port coordinate with the International Health Quarantine Agency to organize monitoring and detect suspicious cases at border gates, only carry out entry and exit procedures for people and vehicles when there is confirmation that the health quarantine has been completed. Along with that, organize the mobilization and anchoring of ships, promptly notify the quarantine agency for inspection and supervision of epidemic prevention and control; coordinate to create conditions to arrange vehicles for the quarantine agency to perform tasks.
The International Center for Health Quarantine develops an epidemic prevention plan for the Nipah virus at border gates, according to situations; prepare personnel, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and means to respond promptly in case an epidemic occurs.
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