In addition, the health sector has paid special attention to carrying out various drastic measures for disease prevention. In the first half of the year, beside dengue fever patients, Hanoi recorded 103 cases of pertussis, 103 cases of typhus, 80 cases of foot-hand-mouth disease and 12 others of severe pneumonia due to virus. At present, there are no reports of cholera, typhoid, dangerous diarrhea, influenza A H5N1 and H7N9, etc. Basically, the health sector has well controlled the disease situation in the capital city; detected and handled outbreaks as soon as possible; cooperated with relevant sectors to ensure food safety and hygiene to avoid poisoning cases in the area.
The leader of the Health Department also asked all agencies and units to focus on preventing and controlling cases of dengue fever to minimize deaths. Medical Centers are responsible for reviewing and treating dengue fever in high risk areas; strengthening environmental sanitation campaigns, including: killing mosquitoes and larva, cleaning water containers, etc.
In the second half of the year, the health sector will concentrate on drastically implementing preventive measure for diseases, especially dengue fever to minimize deaths due to dengue fever. On the occasion, three individuals received the Third-Class Labor Medal; one individual was presented the certificate of merit of the Prime Minister; four others received the title of Emulation Fighter of the Municipal People's Committee; and many outstanding units and individuals were rewarded at the conference.
