Ha Tinh sets up a "shield" to prevent Chikungunya epidemic

(Baohatinh.vn) - CDC Ha Tinh is maintaining a 24/7 force at border gates and seaports to monitor the health of entrants and promptly deploy measures to prevent and control the Chikungunya epidemic.

According to the Department of Disease Prevention ( Ministry of Health ), the Chikungunya epidemic is increasing rapidly in the world, especially in the islands of the Indian Ocean, many countries in Africa, South Asia and Europe. In Guangdong province (China), in the first half of 2025 alone, more than 4,800 cases were recorded - the largest outbreak ever in this region.

Monitoring of ship routes at border gates has been enhanced.

Chikungunya is an infectious disease caused by the Chikungunya virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes (striped mosquitoes) - the same type of mosquito that transmits dengue fever. The disease is usually milder than dengue fever, but in the elderly and people with underlying diseases, the progression can be complicated. There is currently no specific treatment.

In Vietnam, although no cases have been detected in the community, the risk of an epidemic entering the country still exists due to the large number of tourists and traders coming from epidemic areas.

In Ha Tinh, the provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) has implemented many proactive prevention measures. Medical quarantine at border gates and seaports has been tightened to promptly detect and handle suspected cases, disease carriers or disease vectors.

Master Tran Quoc Dung, Deputy Head of the International Health Quarantine Department - CDC Ha Tinh, said: "We maintain a 24/7 force at border gates and seaports to monitor the health of crew members and entrants, especially those coming from countries and territories with epidemics, to promptly deploy measures to prevent Chikungunya epidemic."

CDC Ha Tinh also stepped up monitoring of people returning from epidemic areas to the locality, monitoring at medical examination and treatment facilities, monitoring disease-carrying mosquitoes, propagating and instructing people to kill mosquitoes, eliminate larvae/wigglers in the community; fully preparing human resources, chemicals, and equipment to be ready to respond when an epidemic occurs.

Working group monitors mosquito larvae and density of dengue fever-causing mosquitoes in Song Tri ward.

Master Nguyen Chi Thanh, Director of CDC Ha Tinh, warned: “Summer is the time when mosquito density is high, combined with the increasing number of tourists traveling to and from Vietnam, the risk of disease entering and spreading in the community is very high. People coming from epidemic areas need to monitor their health for 12 days. If symptoms such as sudden high fever, joint pain, rash appear, they must go to a medical facility immediately for timely examination and treatment.”

To prevent Chikungunya, CDC Ha Tinh recommends: Cover water containers tightly to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs; wash water containers weekly; put fish in large water tanks and jars; collect and remove stagnant waste; sleep under mosquito nets even during the day; wear long clothes to avoid mosquito bites; cooperate with the health sector in spraying chemicals to prevent epidemics; do not self-treat at home when symptoms of the disease appear.

Preventing Chikungunya is similar to preventing dengue fever. The initiative of each citizen will contribute significantly to protecting the health of themselves, their families and the community.

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