Tag: deaths
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.
Vietnam reports fewer traffic deaths over 2026 New Year holiday
VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 196 traffic accidents nationwide during the four-day New Year holiday in early 2026, killing 94 people and injuring 154 others, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
Traffic accidents claim 41 lives on January 2
VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded 71 road traffic accidents on January 2, resulting in 41 deaths and 56 injuries, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.
Death toll from Central Vietnam floods rises to 72
VOV.VN - As of 5:00 p.m. on November 22, the recent severe flooding across Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands has left at least 72 people dead and 13 others missing, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Flu cases exceed 130,000 in Vietnam with 3 fatalities
VOV.VN - Since the beginning of 2025, Vietnam has recorded more than 132,000 seasonal flu cases, including three deaths, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).
Vietnam Project 2000 launched to enhance road safety for children, youth
VOV.VN - The World Health Organisation (WHO) Vietnam Office and the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation, together with 15 partners, have launched the Vietnam Project 2000 - a road safety initiative aimed at supporting the Vietnamese government to improve road safety for children and adolescents.