The latest report from the Can Tho health sector shows that in November, the city recorded 894 cases of dengue fever, with no deaths. Accumulated from the beginning of the year to date, Can Tho has recorded 4,042 cases (an increase of 1,848 cases compared to the same period), 1 death.
For hand, foot and mouth disease, in November, Can Tho recorded 1,657 cases, with no deaths. Accumulated from the beginning of the year to date, the whole city has recorded 5,348 cases (an increase of 1,879 cases over the same period).
It is known that the Can Tho health sector is continuing to closely monitor and supervise the epidemic situation in the area; proactively supervise work, continue to effectively implement regular supervision...
Along with that, continue to prepare and ensure drugs, vaccines, biological products, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and human resources to be ready to serve the work of preventing and fighting infectious diseases and prepare response plans to epidemic situations according to the motto of 4 on-site, prevention when an epidemic occurs.
As Lao Dong reported, the number of dengue fever cases began to increase in Can Tho City from the beginning of August and has so far shown no signs of cooling down. Dr. CKII Nguyen Huynh Nhat Truong - Head of the Dengue Fever Department at Can Tho Children's Hospital - said that the rate of children with severe illnesses occurring from 6, 9, and 16 years old, in a state of shock, there have been many cases of liver damage.
