Authorities
inspect implementation of dengue fever prevention measures in HCM City. — Photo
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The Ministry of Health has asked provinces
and cities to tighten the prevention of Zika virus and dengue fever nationwide,
according to a document released yesterday.
The ministry suggested to localities that
they strengthen their campaigns on killing mosquitoes and larvae in households
and in the community.
Provincial health departments have been
requested to tighten supervision for early detection of Zika and dengue fever
cases for timely handling of outbreaks.
Hospitals and medical stations are required
to prepare facilities and medicine for receiving and treating suspected Zika
and dengue fever cases or patients in an effort to minimise fatalities.
Provincial information and communication
departments have been asked to disseminate recommendations of the health
ministry on mass media to strengthen the community’s awareness on the virus and
dengue prevention.
The move has been made following Singapore’s
rapidly increasing cases of the Zika virus in the last few days.
As of noon yesterday, there were 16 new
cases, bringing the total number on the island to 258.
According to the World Health Organisation,
as of August 28, the virus was found in 70 countries worldwide, including 11
countries where the dangerous virus had infected human beings.
Việt Nam also reported three cases while
several foreigners were detected with the virus after travels to some
Zika-affected areas, including Việt Nam.
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