Tag: death
Traffic accidents, deaths, injuries all rise in April: official data
VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a rise in traffic accidents in April 2026, with all three key indicators - number of cases, fatalities, and injuries - increasing compared to the previous month, according to official data.
Dengue fever cases near 45,000 as rainy season raises outbreak risk
VOV.VN - The number of dengue fever cases has increased considerably since late 2025, as health authorities warn of increased outbreak risk during the upcoming rainy season.
Dak Lak steps up meningococcal disease response after fatal case
VOV.VN - Health authorities in Dak Lak, a province in central Vietnam, are stepping up measures to contain meningococcal disease following the detection of several cases, including one death.
Ho Chi Minh City issues rabies alert amid three deaths
VOV.VN -Three people have died of rabies in Ho Chi Minh City since the start of the year, as infection risks show a clear uptick.
Two sentenced to death in 143kg cross-border drug trafficking ring
VOV.VN - A court in Ho Chi Minh City has sentenced two men to death and handed down life and prison terms to seven others in a major transnational drug trafficking case involving more than 143 kilograms of narcotics.
HCM City records first three HFMD deaths of 2026 as cases surge
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has seen a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with the highly virulent Enterovirus 71 (EV71) strain detected and three deaths reported since early 2026, the municipal Department of Health reported on March 25.
Four sentenced to death in large-scale drug trafficking ring
The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 sentenced four defendants to death for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city.
Authorities order mass livestock vaccination after 38,000 animal deaths
VOV.VN - Nearly 38,000 pigs and poultry have died or have been culled across Vietnam since the start of the year due to African swine fever and avian influenza outbreaks, prompting authorities to order a nationwide vaccination campaign and large-scale disinfection measures.
Sharp drop in traffic accidents on Day 4 of Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - About 30 traffic accidents were recorded across Vietnam on February 20, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, leaving 17 people dead and 27 injured, according to the Traffic Police Department.
Two brain-dead donors give new life to 13 patients through organ donation
Between December 31 and January 4, two cases of organ donation following brain death in Ho Chi Minh City helped save lives and restore sight for 13 patients, highlighting the deep humanitarian significance of organ donation.