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The number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, whooping cough, and dengue fever in Hanoi all increased

Posted on 09 Month 07 2024

Statistics from the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC) show that the number of cases of dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease, whooping cough, and Japanese encephalitis increased compared to the same period in 2023.

Specifically, last week, Hanoi recorded 118 cases of dengue fever; an increase of 34 cases compared to last week, patients distributed in 21 districts; Of which the majority of patients were recorded in Dan Phuong. Cumulatively from the beginning of 2024 until now, 1,058 cases of dengue fever have been recorded, the number of cases increased compared to the same period in 2023.

Hanoi continues to carry out strict monitoring, early detection, and propaganda for people to prevent epidemics in the community

Hanoi CDC said that the current hot and rainy weather conditions are favorable for the development of mosquitoes and disease-transmitting larvae. The number of dengue fever cases this week increased by 34 cases compared to the previous week, this is the 6th consecutive week of increased cases. In particular, the outbreak in Bai Thap and Dong Van villages in Dong Thap commune, Dan Phuong district recorded from May 8 continues to last, generating new outbreaks in Duong Noi ward, Ha Dong district.

During the week, Hanoi recorded 34 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, an increase of 4 cases compared to the previous week. Cumulatively in 2024, 1,627 cases were recorded, the number of cases increased compared to the same period in 2023.

Hanoi also recorded 11 cases of whooping cough, an increase of 3 cases compared to last week. Cumulatively, 2024 recorded 162 cases in 28 districts, towns and cities; The number of cases increased compared to the same period in 2023. According to estimates, Hanoi continues to have scattered cases, mainly in young children who are not yet old enough to be vaccinated or have not been fully vaccinated.

During the week, Hanoi recorded 1 case of Japanese encephalitis. Cumulatively, 2024 recorded 2 cases, the number of cases increased compared to the same period in 2023.

Hanoi CDC continues to closely monitor and early detect patients with infectious diseases in the community and decentralized medical facilities to grasp the situation, organize investigations, and promptly handle cases. disease, outbreak. Organize investigations and thoroughly handle cases and outbreaks recorded during the week to prevent the outbreak from spreading widely.

* SOURCE: https://lifestyle.znews.vn/so-ca-tay-chan-mieng-ho-ga-sot-xuat-huyet-o-ha-noi-deu-tang-post1485217.html

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