3 deaths recorded due to diphtheria

According to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, the diphtheria epidemic is complicated in some provinces such as Ha Giang and Dien Bien and there have been 3 deaths. In order to enhance early detection of cases, timely isolation and treatment and minimize the number of deaths, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment requires units to urgently train and review the guidelines for diphtheria diagnosis and treatment for all medical staff participating in medical examination and treatment to detect suspected cases early for isolation and early treatment, including private medical facilities in the area.

The working group of the Ministry of Health and leaders of the Ha Giang Department of Health inspected diphtheria prevention in Phe Pha village, Lung Ho commune, Yen Minh district.

In addition, it is necessary to review the process, equipment, drugs, and supplies according to instructions to organize the implementation of screening, isolation, admission, and treatment of diphtheria patients according to regulations, minimizing the mortality rate and ensuring infection prevention in medical facilities...

The leaders of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requested local health facilities to strengthen monitoring, early detection of complications for timely treatment and referral when necessary; consult with experts to seek opinions from higher levels for difficult and severe cases, consult before referral; deploy people in contact with patients to take preventive antibiotics according to instructions; strengthen communication in hospitals so that patients and their families know the signs of the disease to go for early examination and take preventive measures.

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