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| Healthcare worker from Hiep Hoa District Medical Center in Bac Giang province is collecting blood sample from person at high risk of getting diphtheria.__Photo: VNA |
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, sectors, and localities to tighten measures to prevent and control diphtheria which has led to several infected cases and one death.
In telegram No. 68/CD-TTg of July 13, the PM urged the Minister of Health to direct and guide the implementation of measures to prevent and control diphtheria, actively oversee the detection and early handling of outbreaks and organize the vaccination to provide the best protection for the health and lives of patients. He also requested the ministry to provide training to enhance capabilities in monitoring, diagnosing, and curing the disease.
In the meantime, the Minister of Education and Training was asked to instruct educational institutions to implement sanitation activities to ensure clean and well-ventilated environments, organize health monitoring for children and students, and promptly notify healthcare facilities upon suspicion of disease for timely quarantine and treatment.
Meanwhile, chairpersons of provincial-level People's Committees were required to encourage people to follow health recommendations from the sector, and guide people to go to healthcare facilities immediately if they show symptoms of the disease.
The Governmental leader has emphasized the necessity to keep a close watch on the disease’s situation; ensure vaccines, medicine, equipment and supplies; and strengthen inspection and examination over the prevention and control work.
Diphtheria is a dangerous acute infectious disease that spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to death. It can be prevented by vaccination and can be cured if detected early, says the telegram.-(VLLF)
