3 deaths recorded due to diphtheria

According to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, the diphtheria epidemic is complicated in some provinces such as Ha Giang and Dien Bien and there have been 3 deaths. In order to enhance early detection of cases, timely isolation and treatment and minimize the number of deaths, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment requires units to urgently train and review the guidelines for diphtheria diagnosis and treatment for all medical staff participating in medical examination and treatment to detect suspected cases early for isolation and early treatment, including private medical facilities in the area.

In addition, it is necessary to review the process, equipment, drugs, and supplies according to instructions to organize the implementation of screening, isolation, admission, and treatment of diphtheria patients according to regulations, minimizing the mortality rate and ensuring infection prevention in medical facilities...

The leaders of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requested local health facilities to strengthen monitoring, early detection of complications for timely treatment and referral when necessary; hold professional consultations to seek opinions from higher levels for difficult and severe cases, and consult before referral; provide people in contact with patients with preventive antibiotics according to instructions; strengthen communication in hospitals so that patients and their families know the signs of the disease to seek early medical examination and take preventive measures.