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Do Thien Hai, deputy head of Infectious Department of National Hospital of Paediatrics said the number of children that came to the hospital for examination and treatment for HFMD has increased significantly. Many of them have been hospitalised, he said, adding that without timely intervention, it will leave an unfortunate situation for the children. … [Read more...] about Hanoi strengthens hand, foot and mouth disease and diphtheria prevention

Algiers (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Nguyen Thanh Vinh had a working session on July 14 with Abdelmajid Chikhi, advisor to the Algerian President and Director General of the National Archives Centre, to discuss how to intensify cooperation in archiving information between the two countries. At the meeting, Vinh appreciated collaboration between the Algerian centre with Vietnamese partners, especially with the Vietnamese Embassy in organising activities in celebration of the 55th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (October 28, 1962-2017). He expressed his hope that both sides maintain their close cooperation in order to contribute to the two countries’ relations. Abdelmajid Chikhi said he hopes for tighter collaboration with the Vietnamese Embassy as well as the State Records and Archives Department of Vietnam to soon sign a collaboration agreement between the two archives agencies. Algeria wants to learn from Vietnam’s experience in management … [Read more...] about Vietnam steps up cooperation with Algeria in information archiving

Statistics from the Centre of Tropical Diseases-National Children's Hospital show that since early 2020, the hospital received over 300 cases. In June and July, the number of patients has increased sharply five to six-fold compared to the same period last year. A 2-year-old was hospitalised after four days showing rash and an 8-month-old child was also hospitalised after four days struggling with nausea and diarrhoea. Their parents found the rash while changing their clothes and nappies. Nguyen Van Lam, director of the Centre Of Tropical Diseases said hand-foot-mouth disease caused by viruses from the Enterovirus genus, most commonly the coxsackievirus. It can spread from person-to-person through contact with an infected person's saliva, stool, or respiratory secretions. Small outbreaks can occur all year round, especially with children under five years old. The hospital is receiving 30-50 patients each day, most of them are from Hanoi. Even though it spreads quickly, it has clear … [Read more...] about Hanoi hospital records rising hand-foot-mouth cases