Dengue fever epidemic increases again

Ho Chi Minh City recorded 698 cases of dengue fever last week, up 1.8% compared to the average of the previous four weeks.

Ho Chi Minh City recorded 698 cases of dengue fever last week, up 1.8% compared to the average of the previous four weeks.

Ho Chi Minh City: Dengue fever epidemic increases again

On November 26, the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) updated the epidemic situation in the area until the end of week 47 of 2024.

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Specifically, from November 18 to 24 (week 47), Ho Chi Minh City recorded 698 cases of dengue fever, an increase of 1.8% compared to the average of the previous 4 weeks.

The total number of dengue fever cases accumulated from the beginning of 2024 to week 47 is 12,760 cases. Localities with high number of cases per 100,000 people include districts 1, 7 and Thu Duc City. There has been 1 death due to dengue fever.

According to HCDC, the risk of dengue fever outbreaks is everywhere and is closely linked to the daily life of every family, present everywhere from inner cities to suburbs and in all localities. Therefore, the number of dengue fever cases will continue to increase if authorities and sectors do not take drastic measures.

In week 47, Ho Chi Minh City also recorded 266 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, down 34.6% compared to the average of the previous 4 weeks. The total number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases accumulated from the beginning of 2024 to week 47 is 15,696 cases. Localities with high cases per 100,000 people include Can Gio, Nha Be and Binh Chanh districts.

Regarding measles, in week 47, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 238 cases, an increase of 41.9% compared to the average of the previous 4 weeks. The total number of measles cases accumulated from the beginning of 2024 to week 47 is 2,104 cases. Localities with high numbers of cases include Binh Tan district, Binh Chanh district and Thu Duc city.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, recently, the dengue fever vaccine has been licensed for use in Vietnam. Active immunization with vaccines is a measure to help prevent the risk of disease, reduce the risk of hospitalization and severe illness. Along with that, measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and prevent mosquito bites must be maintained.

2025: Inspection of implementation of regulations on prohibiting fetal sex selection

Among the 30 inspections conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2025, there will be inspections of the implementation of regulations prohibiting the selection of fetal sex in any form.

The Ministry of Health has just issued Decision No. 3552/QD-BYT on promulgating the inspection plan for 2025.

According to the 2025 inspection plan of the Ministry of Health, there will be 30 inspections. Of which, the Ministry of Health Inspectorate will have 25 inspections; units assigned to perform specialized inspection functions will have 5 inspections.

The purpose of this plan is to evaluate the implementation of legal regulations in the health sector in order to promptly detect and correct loopholes and weaknesses in state management of health, and to detect, prevent and handle violations.

Of the 30 inspections, 3 were related to the population sector. Specifically, the inspection of the implementation of regulations on strictly prohibiting the selection of fetal sex in any form, legal regulations to ensure gender balance according to the natural reproductive law; the implementation of the project "Socialization of the provision of contraceptives and family planning/reproductive health services by 2030"; the implementation of the "Program to adjust birth rates to suit regions and subjects by 2030".

In the field of preventive medicine, there are 5 inspections, including: Inspection of ensuring the quality of clean water used for domestic purposes, implementation of legal regulations on ensuring biosafety in laboratories and vaccination at a number of medical facilities, state management of the field of preventive medicine, border medical quarantine work and vaccination activities.

Regarding the field of medical examination, treatment and health insurance, there are 6 inspections, including: Inspection of responsibility for implementing policies and laws on health insurance; state management of medical examination, treatment, and forensic examination.

There are 6 inspections in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and medical equipment sector, including: Inspection of reception, appraisal and issuance of pharmaceutical practice certificates, certificates of eligibility for pharmaceutical business, etc.; management of drug prices, drug quality and specially controlled drugs; implementation of legal regulations in the production, import and trading of drugs, pharmaceutical ingredients, cosmetics and medical equipment.

In the field of food safety, there are 2 inspections, including: Inspection of compliance with food safety laws at health food production and trading establishments in a number of provinces and centrally run cities.

In addition, there were 6 administrative inspections, anti-corruption and public receptions, and 2 post-inspection handling sessions.

How high is the platelet count dangerous?

A platelet count that is higher than normal (over 450,000 cells/mcL) can pose many health risks and patients need to be treated promptly.

If thrombocytosis is not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can lead to some dangerous complications such as causing blood vessel blockage: Primary thrombocytosis if not treated promptly can cause blood clots to form inside the blood vessels, leading to blood vessel blockage. Blood clots can form inside medium and large blood vessels such as deep veins, cerebral blood vessels, peripheral blood vessels, coronary blood vessels, etc.

Hemorrhage: Hemorrhage is a common complication in patients with primary thrombocytosis. The disease can cause blood clots to form, using up the entire number of platelets in the blood, leading to a platelet deficiency. At that time, the number of platelets is not enough to stop bleeding from wounds in the body, causing massive bleeding.

Cerebral vascular disorders: Abnormally high platelet counts can lead to cerebral vascular disorders, causing the onset of symptoms such as sudden loss of vision, headache, numbness in toes and fingers, etc.

Is thrombocytosis dangerous? Some factors that increase the risk of thrombocytosis include:

The risk of developing essential thrombocythemia may be related to genetic factors such as gene mutations (eg, the JAK2 gene).

The risk of secondary thrombocytosis stems from disorders and diseases in the body, such as blood disorders, cancer, anemia, trauma, infection, kidney failure, damaged or surgically removed spleen...

The goal of treatment for primary thrombocythemia is to control symptoms and reduce platelet counts. To achieve this goal, your doctor may prescribe a treatment regimen that includes:

Use low-dose aspirin: To prevent the risk of blood clots, your doctor may prescribe low-dose aspirin.

Using drugs to help reduce platelet count: Your doctor may prescribe some drugs to help inhibit the production of platelets in the bone marrow such as Anagrelide (Agrilyn®), Hydroxyurea (Siklos®, Droxia®, Hydrea®, Mylocel®…)…

Perform platelet apheresis: Your doctor may recommend that you undergo platelet apheresis to prevent your platelet count from rising too high.

The cause of secondary thrombocytosis originates from factors such as diseases and disorders in the body. Therefore, secondary thrombocytosis will tend to subside on its own after the cause of the disease is effectively treated.

Some notes for patients with thrombocytosis, according to Dr. Nguyen Quoc Thanh, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, patients should learn more about some related issues. To ensure health and optimize treatment effectiveness, patients with thrombocytosis need to pay attention to the following issues:

Regular health check-ups and follow-up appointments are necessary to properly manage underlying disorders and diseases that can potentially cause thrombocytosis. Patients need to follow the treatment regimen and take medication exactly as prescribed by their doctor.

Maintain a scientific lifestyle by adjusting living habits, exercising regularly, not smoking, avoiding alcohol, not staying up late...

Build a scientific and balanced diet, eat regularly, avoid skipping meals, supplement beneficial foods (fresh fruits, green vegetables, nuts, fatty fish, lean meat, etc.), limit the intake of foods that pose potential risks to health (fast food, canned food, foods containing alcohol, etc.)

Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. For thrombocytosis to be diagnosed and treated effectively, everyone should have a general health check-up twice a year.

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