Tag: measles
Kon Tum steps up measles vaccination campaign amid surge in cases
VOV.VN - The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has launched a measles vaccination campaign in response to a sharp rise in cases.
Why does measles progress rapidly and become dangerous?
VOV.VN - Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has recorded over 42,000 suspected measles cases, including five related deaths, yet many parents remain complacent and unaware of the severe risks the disease poses to young children.
Health Ministry takes prompt action to prevent a large-scale measles outbreak
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has established six inspection teams to oversee measles prevention efforts and implement a vaccination campaign amid a sharp rise in measles cases across the country.
Health Ministry receives vaccines for measles vaccination campaign
VOV.VN - Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company (VNVC) on March 17 donated 500,000 doses of measles vaccine to the Ministry of Health (MoH), in an effort to swiftly control the outbreak and prevent its widespread transmission across the country.
Measles spreads faster than COVID-19, over 95% vaccine coverage needed to curb outbreak
VOV.VN - A national online conference on measles prevention and control was held in Hanoi on March 15, warning of the rapid spread of the disease and the urgent need for widespread vaccination.
HCM City sees surge in hand-foot-mouth disease amid drop in dengue cases
VOV.VN - The number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) has increased considerably over the past days while dengue fever and measles cases are on the decline in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC).
Cao Bang records 2,000 cases of measles
VOV.VN - The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has reported approximately 2,000 measles cases over the past three months, with no severe cases or fatalities, according to the provincial Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
WHO warns of measles surge in Vietnam
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of a measles outbreak in Vietnam as very high and recommended large-scale vaccination campaigns in provinces and cities with high and very high risk, as well as in areas currently experiencing measles case clusters.
Dong Nai records first measles death in 2025
VOV.VN - The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of southern Dong Nai province has recently reported another measles death, the first in the province in 2025.
Measles infections likely to rise in Hanoi in coming months
VOV.VN - The number of measles cases is forecast to rise as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, and Spring festivals are drawing near, according to The Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC).