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Vaccine technology assessment expected to spur vaccine production

VietNamNet Bridge - Currently, Vietnam can only produce single vaccines with medium-level technology, while products can meet just 50 percent of demand. 

Dengue fever risks increase in Mekong Delta

The number of dengue infections has risen significantly in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, particularly in Can Tho City and the provinces of Dong Thap, Ben Tre, Ca Mau and Tien Giang,

Dengue fever cases on the rise in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Abundant rainfall in HCM City has increased the mosquito population, resulting in a rising number of dengue cases beginning early this month, according to the city’s Preventive Medicine Centre.

Dengue fever at risk of spreading across the country

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dengue fever has overloaded hospitals in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) and threatened other localities, and health experts said that the mosquito-borne disease is unlikely to be under control very soon.

Vietnam confirms third case of Zika virus

A 27-year-old patient, from Son Hoa District’s Son Hoi Commune, was yesterday confirmed as the third in Viet Nam to be affected with the Zika virus. The first two cases were found in central Khanh Hoa Province and HCM City.

Students invent anti-mosquito body wash

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two hundred students of Dak R’Lap Boarding School in the central highland province of Dak Nong were bothered by mosquitoes until a team of students produced a self-made body wash.

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Dengue fever outbreaks worsen in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Discarded coconut shells and flowerpots in the garden in front as well as the backyard of Tran Van Tho's house in Binh Duong Province's An Phu Ward contained a lot of mosquito larvae after rains in the previous two days. 

Dengue fever vaccine tests prove positive

VietNamNet Bridge – Tests on a dengue fever vaccine over the past five years in Viet Nam showed real promise, according to the Preventive Medicine Department.  

Ministry of Health to set up dengue fever inspection teams

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health will set up five inspection teams to monitor dengue fever conditions throughout the country because of the complicated situation caused by dengue outbreaks.

Dengue outbreak likely in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The risk of an outbreak of dengue fever was high in Ha Noi, healthcare officials have warned.

Dengue outbreak fears rise in several regions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dengue fever hospitalisations are on the rise in southern regions and cities across the country, the Ministry of Heath's General Department of Preventative Medicine reported last week.

Spike in dengue fever cases

 More than 5,200 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in 38 cities and provinces since the beginning of this year, according to a report from the Ministry of Health.

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One fatality from HCM City diarrhoea outbreak

 VietNamNet Bridge – A child in HCM City has been confirmed dead after a diarrhoea outbreak was detected in Le Minh Xuan commune, Binh Chanh district two weeks ago.

Vietnam's per capita income should be USD7,000: economist

An economist from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said Vietnam's GNI per capital should be USD7,000, but that ineffective management has hindered Vietnam's growth.

First dengue vaccine 'shows promise'

 Scientists say they have developed the world's first vaccine against dengue fever seen to work in large-scale trials.

Dengue fever hits 2,000 in Dak Lak

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 2,000 cases of dengue fever have been reported in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak so far this year, a 30-fold increase over the same period last year,

Dengue fever hits central region

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of dengue infections is increasing nationwide, especially in the Central and Central Highland provinces, reported the Health Ministry’s Preventative Medicine Department.

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