Written by Abeer Athar |Published : July 29, 2025 5:32 PM IST
Dengue cases have been rising around the world and especially in Asia, where countries like India have seen an uptick in cases of dengue, and Vietnam is no exception. It has been noted that Dengue fever cases in Vietnam's two biggest cities have been rising. The cities include Ho Chi Minh City and the national capital, Hanoi. The cases of dengue have been rising since last week, as it has been reported by the local daily newspaper on Monday.
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has reportedly seen an uptick in cases, with 72 new infections coming on the radar last week. What makes it alarming is that it is double of what was recorded earlier, specifically of the previous week's figure and that brings the total number of cases to stand at 475. This is not the first time that the country has reported a dengue outbreak, but it is the 15th outbreak cluster that has been recorded since the beginning of 2025.
As per the information provided by the city's Centre for Disease Control.
The worst affected regions are mostly in the south as it has been noted that In southern part of the Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, the condition is alarming as it has reported more than 15,500 dengue cases and more than 10 deaths have yet been recorded in the region till the middle of this month which marks a rise of 157 per cent year on year as per the data of previous years.
Health authorities have been alarmed and are taking all the required precautions to help inhibit the surge in cases. They are spreading awareness and have been urging the public to make sure to eliminate all the spaces that can be potential mosquito breeding grounds and be extra careful during the rainy season.
According to the World Health Organisation, dengue is a break-bone fever and is known to be a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates. Dengue is a common viral infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is quite rampant in tropical and sub-tropical areas, as half of the world's population is now at risk of dengue. It is estimated that around 100 400 million infections occur each year around the world.
Most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the signs or symptoms of dengue can range from severe abdominal pain, continuous vomiting, clinical fluid accumulation, lethargy, exhaustion and restlessness, enlargement of the liver and an increase in hematocrit (HCT); a rapid decrease in platelet count is highly associated with dengue. A persistent fever along with these symptoms is a cause of concern and must be reported to the doctor. The patient is advised to seek professional medical help as soon as possible without causing a delay in the diagnosis.
One can lower the risk of getting dengue by taking the necessary precautions, like avoiding mosquito bites, especially during the day, as it can work well to eliminate the source of infection. While there is no particular treatment available, dengue is widely treated with the help of pain-relieving medicines and other medications. It is recommended not to turn a blind eye to any of the symptoms that show up and get them immediately tested through the required medical testing. This can help bring down the intensity of the infection, as any delay may show adverse effects.
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