Hanoi has basically brought infectious diseases under control.

According to a report by the Hanoi Department of Health , the infectious disease situation in the city in 2024 was basically under control.

Health news update January 22nd: Hanoi has basically brought infectious disease outbreaks under control.

According to a report by the Hanoi Department of Health, the infectious disease situation in the city in 2024 was basically under control.

Hanoi has basically brought infectious diseases under control.

Dangerous diseases, emerging diseases, or acute infectious diseases such as Avian Influenza A/H5N1, Marburg virus disease, Ebola, Mers-CoV, and monkeypox have not been recorded in the area. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic is effectively controlled, with the number of cases remaining low and no new deaths reported.

Non-communicable diseases are becoming a significant burden on healthcare. (Illustrative image)

Hanoi also recorded no deaths from rabies last year. Notably, diphtheria, a major public health concern, was also absent.

Other endemic diseases such as dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease, and streptococcal swine disease have shown a downward trend in the number of cases compared to previous years. However, some diseases such as measles, whooping cough, and meningococcal disease have shown an increase in the number of cases, although these cases are scattered and no major outbreaks have been recorded.

Medical examination and treatment at healthcare facilities have also adequately met the needs of the people. The health centers in the area have not experienced any serious medical incidents or professional errors. This demonstrates the stability and quality of healthcare services provided to the community.

Regarding food safety, Hanoi continues to maintain and implement programs, projects, schemes, and pilot models on food safety.

In 2024, the city managed 80,267 food production, business, and processing establishments. Of these, the health sector managed 46,105 establishments, including: 3,874 establishments in the city, 8,165 establishments in districts, counties, and towns, and 34,066 establishments in communes, wards, and townships.

One of the highlights in the city's food safety efforts is the implementation of a food safety control program at food service establishments and street food vendors.

These model food safety initiatives have been widely implemented in 100% of wards and towns, as well as in 60 model streets across 30 districts and municipalities. This not only helps protect people's health but also creates a safe and healthy food consumption environment.

Over the past year, the city has also maintained food safety control models at large gatherings and banquets in 440 communes, wards, and towns across 20 districts and municipalities.

Models to enhance the self-management capacity of school cafeterias have been implemented in 20 cafeterias across 10 districts. Recently, the model for controlling food safety in primary school cafeterias has been expanded to 15 districts and towns, encompassing a total of 324 schools.

In the coming period, Hanoi City will continue to strengthen efforts to ensure food safety, especially during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and Spring festivals in 2025.

Authorities will implement food inspection, monitoring, and traceability activities, with particular emphasis on controlling food safety at large gatherings and banquets. This aims to prevent food poisoning and protect public health during holidays and festivals.

Man has to have limb amputated after mini gas cylinder explodes.

Viet Duc Friendship Hospital recently admitted a patient with serious injuries resulting from an accident involving a mini gas cylinder explosion. The victim, Mr. N.D.H, 48 years old, residing in Tuyen Quang , suffered severe injuries while cooking at home.

According to information from Master's degree holder and doctor Nguyen Moc Son, Department of Upper Extremity Surgery and Sports Medicine, the patient was admitted with multiple severe injuries, including: crushed right lower leg, open fracture of the left lower leg, complex wounds to both hands, and blunt abdominal trauma.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the doctors decided to amputate one-third of the patient's right lower leg, repair the stumps of the 4th and 5th fingers, and treat the wounds on the hand.

Doctors at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital warn that, in the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), the use of mini gas cylinders for cooking in households becomes more common. This also poses many risks of serious accidents if users do not comply with safety rules when using mini gas cylinders. In particular, mini gas cylinders of unknown origin are even more dangerous.

This is not the only case of an accident caused by a mini gas cylinder exploding. Doctors advise everyone to be extremely cautious when using this device and always check it thoroughly before use. In case of injury from an accident, patients should go immediately to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Another issue that doctors have noted is that many patients, after receiving treatment at the hospital, self-medicate with herbal remedies or apply plant leaves to their wounds.

This practice carries the risk of infection and can worsen health conditions. Therefore, doctors advise people not to self-treat at home, but to go to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment to avoid serious risks.

The boy's neck is swollen due to a rare form of Kikuchi lymphadenitis.

On January 20, 2025, a special case involving Kikuchi's lymph nodes was discovered at the hospital, when 10-year-old Tri had swollen lymph nodes in his neck and had to undergo surgery to remove the nodes to determine the cause.

Baby Tri began showing unusual symptoms when a small lump, about 2cm in size, appeared on the right side of his neck. Later, this lump grew larger, causing pain and occupying nearly half of his neck.

The family had taken the child to many hospitals, but the disease remained undetermined. When the tumor grew to four times its original size, the family decided to take the child to Tam Anh General Hospital for examination.

At the hospital, doctors conducted tests and X-rays, including an MRI, suspecting the condition might be lymphoma or tuberculous lymphadenitis. The child was prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication.

However, after three days of treatment, the condition did not improve; the tumor remained swollen and painful, requiring lymph node dissection and biopsy to determine the cause.

The surgery, which lasted nearly 120 minutes, was successful. The lymph node mass was completely removed, and the pathology results, along with immunohistochemistry, confirmed that the child had Kikuchi lymphadenitis. After the surgery, the child was treated with corticosteroids combined with antibiotics. After 5 days of treatment, the child's health gradually stabilized, and the child was discharged from the hospital.

Kikuchi lymphadenitis, also known as necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a rare disease. According to medical studies, only about 590 cases have been recorded worldwide, and it is more common in women than men, at a ratio of 4:1. It is particularly rare in children and boys, as in the case of little Tri.

Kikuchi's lymphadenopathy typically appears in the neck area, but can also develop in the armpits or groin. It is a benign condition, first described in Japan in 1972 by Dr. Kikuchi. While not dangerous in most cases, if left undetected and untreated, it can lead to serious complications.

Dr. Nguyen Do Trong, a pediatric surgeon at Tam Anh General Hospital, said that Kikuchi lymphadenitis typically presents with symptoms such as swelling and pain in the neck, armpits, or groin, accompanied by mild fever, night sweats, rash, sore throat, headache, weight loss, and decreased white blood cell count.

The disease is easily misdiagnosed as other conditions such as malignant lymphoma. According to one study, approximately 30% of lymph node biopsies are misdiagnosed as lymphoma.

Currently, the exact cause of Kikuchi lymphadenopathy remains unclear. Some studies suggest the disease may be related to a virus or the activation of the immune system when the lymph nodes are attacked. Viruses such as Epstein-Barr, human T-cell leukemia virus type 1, human herpesvirus type 6, and cytomegalovirus are all thought to contribute to the disease.

Although there is no specific cure, Kikuchi's lymphadenopathy can be managed with corticosteroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In more severe cases, doctors may use immunosuppressant drugs.

Dr. Trong advises that Kikuchi lymphadenopathy is a benign condition, but it needs to be detected and treated early to avoid serious complications such as sepsis or leukopenia.

Parents who notice swollen lymph nodes in their children, especially in the neck, armpits, and groin, along with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and weight loss, should take their children to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment.

Besides Kikuchi's lymphadenitis, lymphadenitis in the head and neck region can also be caused by other factors such as tuberculosis, Epstein-Barr virus infection, cytomegalovirus, HIV, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, or even malignancies like lymphoma. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/tin-moi-y-te-ngay-221-ha-noi-co-ban-kiem-soat-dich-truyen-nhiem-d241921.html