Many skin diseases such as scabies are also spreading rapidly.

The local people and relevant agencies have collected rubbish and cleaned up the environment following the floods. However, these efforts seem to be less effective than expected because many places are still deep under water and the death of cattle and poultry in the floodwater is causing serious pollution.

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is in dire need of clean water as 98 percent of its wells have been submerged, sparking various epidemics, including hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Meanwhile, the provincial Quang Ngai Preventive Medical Centre has treated 35,000 out of more than 51,000 submerged wells. The province dispatched medical teams to treat the local inhabitants and provide clinics with disinfectant.