Health ministry: Chikungunya not yet detected in Viet Nam

The ministry encourages people to follow preventive measures including sleep under mosquito nets, wear long-sleeved clothing, use mosquito repellent, remove items that can collect standing water, and cooperate with authorities and health agencies in campaigns to eliminate mosquito larvae and spray insecticide.

In the absence of a vaccine or specific treatment, the most effective ways to prevent the disease are to avoid mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding sites, said the ministry.

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as a fever, joint pain, or rash after returning from epidemic areas, or who suspects infection should promptly seek medical attention for timely diagnosis and treatment./.