The Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled an action plan for controlling and preventing the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in Vietnam.
No MERs-COV cases have been reported in Vietnam since the first was detected in 2012, mostly in the Middle East.
However, the MoH has developed three scenarios with appropriate counter measures to early detect the disease, promptly prevent the spread of the deadly virus, and minimize fatalities.
In the first place, when there are no MERS-CoV cases reported, the MoH will concentrate its resources on strengthening supervision over acute respiratory infections of unknown cause and other suspected cases at all medical centres .
Screening examinations at border gates using infra-red body temperature measuring machines are also being stepped up to prevent infiltration at border crossings.
Medical declarations will be required at international border gates taking into account the situation in Vietnam and in accordance with international practices
It is critically important at this stage to get medical equipment placed in operation to timely diagnose MERS-CoV cases, in the event they occur, the MoH said.
The MoH also asked the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE), and HCM City Pasteur Institute to be ready to receive samples for diagnosing MERS-CoV.
In addition, medical centres have been asked to ensure adequate supplies of medicines are on stock to treat patients and adequate isolation areas are available to treat patients effectively and avoid spread of the infection at hospitals.
Last but not least, the MoH is developing communications messages at border gates, medical centers and community-based areas by delivering leaflets, sticking posters at international border gates to provide guidance on procedures to follow for treatment of suspected cases of the disease.
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