Regional AlertCambodia reports elevated dengue fever activity reported nationwide August 12, 2023By MBDS Team3 Aug 2023. Dengue fever is a nationwide and year-round threat in Cambodia; however, transmission is typically highest June-November when environmental conditions are ideal for mosquito breeding. READ MORE
Regional AlertElevated dengue fever activity reported nationwide in Thailand through July August 12, 2023By MBDS Team1 Aug 2023. Dengue fever is a nationwide, year-round threat in Thailand; however, the risk is typically highest May-October. Thai health officials predict that the increasing trend of dengue fever cases will continue during the rainy season between June and August. READ MORE
Regional AlertDengue cases more than double in first six months of this year in Cambodia August 12, 2023By MBDS Team1 Aug 2023. In the first six months of this year, there were more than 9,000 reported cases of dengue fever nationwide, an increase of 5,000 from the 4,000 cases for the same period in 2022. READ MORE
Regional AlertVietnam trying to import more medications for HFMD August 12, 2023By MBDS Team1 Aug 2023. Amid increasing cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, the Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health and pharmaceutical businesses are making efforts to find a supply of medication for the treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease to make sure enough medicines. READ MORE
Regional AlertHealth sector in HCMC alarms surge in HFMD August 12, 2023By MBDS Team31 July 2023. The health sector in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam sounded the alarm about a surge in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). READ MORE
Regional AlertDoctor flees after 5-year-old girl dies from injections July 27, 2023By MBDS Team25 July 2023. A 5-year-old girl died of seizures shortly after a local doctor administered two injections because she had a mild cough and fever in Teuk Phos district, Kampong Chhnang province, Cambodia. READ MORE
Regional AlertDengue outbreaks threaten children across Asia as extreme weather spurs mosquitos July 27, 2023By MBDS Team24 July 2023. A spike in dengue fever outbreaks across Asia is putting children at risk with the situation set to get worse in the coming weeks as floods, heatwaves and potential impacts of the El Niño weather event create perfect breeding grounds for mosquitos. READ MORE
Regional AlertTwo hospitalized for using e-cigarettes containing nicotine July 27, 2023By MBDS Team24 July 2023. Medical workers warned that nicotine and toxic substances are intentionally mixed into e-cigarettes. READ MORE
Regional AlertRapid increase in HFMD cases in HCMC: Risk of drug shortage July 27, 2023By MBDS Team20 July 2023. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health predicts a rise in the number of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, including severe ones, in the coming weeks. READ MORE
Regional AlertThailand’s FDA warns against personal use of dengue testing kits amid increasing cases July 21, 2023By MBDS Team19 July 2023. In an urgent public appeal, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned against personal use of dengue testing kits. READ MORE
