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Viet Nam, WHO team up to monitor monkeypox
VGP - Vietnamese competent agencies will continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) to keep a close watch on monkeypox outbreak, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.
Vietnamese competent agencies will continue to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) to keep a close watch on monkeypox outbreak Photo: Sky News
Le made the statement at a press briefing held in Ha Noi on June 24 in response to reporters’ question on Viet Nam's response to the risk of the monkeypox epidemic, which has been spreading around the world, including Singapore and the Republic of Korea.
So far, Viet Nam has yet recorded any cases of monkeypox, according to Ms. Le.
She added that the Ministry of Health sent a document to relevant agencies and localities calling for strengthened surveillance, prevention and early detection of cases at border gates and medical facilities, especially those returning from countries where the disease has been reported.
Communication campaigns have been launched to raise people's awareness about the disease as well as prevention and control measures, the diplomat added./.