Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information on the prevention and control of Nipah Virus in Vietnam
WVR - On the afternoon of January 29, during the regular press briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang provided information on the prevention and control of the Nipah virus outbreak in Vietnam.
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| To date, Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection. (Source: HCDC) |
Responding to inquiries about how Vietnam is collaborating with other countries in the fight against the Nipah virus outbreak, Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that, according to information from relevant authorities, Vietnam has not yet recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection.
To combat the outbreak, Vietnamese authorities are closely coordinating with localities to enhance surveillance and prevention efforts at border gates, healthcare facilities, and within communities, and are ready to implement preventive measures.
Vietnamese authorities will continue to closely monitor the outbreak's developments and work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and countries worldwide to promptly implement appropriate and effective preventive measures.
| Nipah virus infection is classified as a group A infectious disease, with a recorded mortality rate ranging from 40-75%. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment available. The virus is primarily transmitted from animals to humans or through contact with contaminated items or food. It can also spread from person to person through direct contact with a patient's secretions or excretions. The incubation period for the Nipah virus typically lasts from 4 to 14 days. Infected individuals may initially experience symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, vomiting, and sore throat, which can progress to dizziness, drowsiness, altered consciousness, and neurological signs, suggesting acute encephalitis. Nipah virus has been recorded in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Bangladesh has been the most severely affected, with 341 cases and 241 deaths reported in previous outbreaks. Many countries have now implemented preventive measures following the confirmation of five Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has also issued an urgent dispatch to relevant units regarding proactive prevention of Nipah virus infection. |
