Commonground
Senior Moderator
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14/04/2025
(binhthuan.gov.vn) In response to Official Letter No. 98/PB-BTN dated March 31, 2025, from the General Department of Preventive Medicine regarding proactive measures for the prevention and control of avian influenza A(H5N1), the Department of Health has requested relevant units to carry out the following tasks:
Regularly update information on infectious diseases around the world that may pose a risk of entering Vietnam (especially from neighboring countries) and provinces that have reported outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry. Strengthen surveillance to detect, isolate, and apply preventive measures for any suspected or confirmed cases of the disease as soon as they enter the province.
Coordinate closely with the agricultural sector and local authorities to update information on avian influenza outbreaks in poultry, share information promptly, and cooperate in addressing and eliminating the outbreaks.
Proactively implement measures for preventing and controlling human infections; increase surveillance to detect suspected cases early, collect epidemiological history, particularly for those showing symptoms of severe acute respiratory infections at medical facilities, and collect samples for diagnosis. Be prepared to organize quarantine, isolation, treatment, and manage outbreaks according to the guidelines from the Ministry of Health.
Enhance public information and communication on preventing the transmission of avian influenza from animals to humans, especially in areas with sick or dead animals and poultry, as well as high-risk zones.
Ensure the availability of medicines, materials, chemicals, and equipment to support local authorities in implementing measures to handle outbreaks effectively.
Comply with reporting requirements for infectious diseases, as outlined in Circular No. 54/2015/TT-BYT dated December 28, 2015, by the Minister of Health, and send updated reports to the Provincial Center for Disease Control for compilation and reporting to the Department of Preventive Medicine
https://en.binhthuan.gov.vn/general...-and-control-of-avian-influenza-a-h5n1-908186
14/04/2025
(binhthuan.gov.vn) In response to Official Letter No. 98/PB-BTN dated March 31, 2025, from the General Department of Preventive Medicine regarding proactive measures for the prevention and control of avian influenza A(H5N1), the Department of Health has requested relevant units to carry out the following tasks:
Regularly update information on infectious diseases around the world that may pose a risk of entering Vietnam (especially from neighboring countries) and provinces that have reported outbreaks of avian influenza in poultry. Strengthen surveillance to detect, isolate, and apply preventive measures for any suspected or confirmed cases of the disease as soon as they enter the province.
Coordinate closely with the agricultural sector and local authorities to update information on avian influenza outbreaks in poultry, share information promptly, and cooperate in addressing and eliminating the outbreaks.
Proactively implement measures for preventing and controlling human infections; increase surveillance to detect suspected cases early, collect epidemiological history, particularly for those showing symptoms of severe acute respiratory infections at medical facilities, and collect samples for diagnosis. Be prepared to organize quarantine, isolation, treatment, and manage outbreaks according to the guidelines from the Ministry of Health.
Enhance public information and communication on preventing the transmission of avian influenza from animals to humans, especially in areas with sick or dead animals and poultry, as well as high-risk zones.
Ensure the availability of medicines, materials, chemicals, and equipment to support local authorities in implementing measures to handle outbreaks effectively.
Comply with reporting requirements for infectious diseases, as outlined in Circular No. 54/2015/TT-BYT dated December 28, 2015, by the Minister of Health, and send updated reports to the Provincial Center for Disease Control for compilation and reporting to the Department of Preventive Medicine
https://en.binhthuan.gov.vn/general...-and-control-of-avian-influenza-a-h5n1-908186