Hai Duong requires early detection and timely isolation of diphtheria cases

The Department of Health requires units to urgently train and review the guidelines for diphtheria diagnosis and treatment for all medical staff participating in medical examination and treatment. Strengthen surveillance to detect suspected cases for early isolation and treatment. Review the stock of drugs and medical supplies, organize screening, isolation, admission and treatment of diphtheria patients according to regulations, minimizing the mortality rate. Ensure infection prevention in medical examination and treatment facilities. Strengthen communication in medical examination and treatment facilities so that patients and their families know the signs of diphtheria, to go for early examination and understand disease prevention measures...

According to information from the Ministry of Health, diphtheria is currently complicated in some provinces such as Ha Giang and Dien Bien and there have been 3 deaths.