Vietnam’s Ca Mau reports 1 death linked to suspected meningococcal infection
Vietnam News 17:31 11/04/2026Health authorities in Ca Mau Province, southern Vietnam on Friday confirmed one death linked to suspected meningococcal meningitis after three suspected cases were identified and treated at a provincial hospital, prompting intensified disease monitoring and preventive measures.
Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases, heightens surveillance after India outbreak
Vietnam News 16:43 27/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection as of Monday, the Ministry of Health said, as authorities step up monitoring and preparedness measures following a recent outbreak in India that has raised regional health concerns.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up Chikungunya prevention with 24/7 border screening
Ho Chi Minh City 17:20 17/08/2025Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a plan to prevent and control Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease spread by the same Aedes mosquitoes responsible for dengue fever, including round-the-clock body temperature checks at the city's border gates.
Disbandment proposed for last COVID-19 field hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 11:49 28/10/2023The hospital was earlier designated to resume operations within 48 hours to receive COVID-19 patients if the pandemic recurs
Da Nang reports suspected monkeypox case
Vietnam News 14:25 19/10/2023People who have come in close contact with a suspected case must monitor their health for 21 days or until the suspected case tests negative
