Regional AlertRe-supply of intravenous phenobarbital for HFMD treatment August 15, 2023By MBDS Team9 Aug 2023. The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City announced that 21,000 ampoules of intravenous phenobarbital have just arrived in Vietnam after a long interruption, promptly replenishing the drug source for the treatment of severe hand, foot and mouth disease for the three pediatric hospitals and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in the city. READ MORE
Regional AlertAsia battles surge in dengue cases amid fears of record infections worldwide August 12, 2023By MBDS Team7 Aug 2023. Nations across South and Southeast Asia are grappling with a surge in dengue cases, amid signs that global warming could drive a record number of infections worldwide in 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported in July. READ MORE
Regional AlertBangladesh grapples with record deadly outbreak of dengue fever August 12, 2023By MBDS Team5 Aug 2023. Bangladesh is grappling with a record deadly outbreak of dengue fever, with hospitals struggling to make space for patients as the disease spreads rapidly in the densely-populated country. READ MORE
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
