Positive downward trend in infection rates As of the third week of 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has reported a significant decrease in common infectious diseases. Dengue fever cases reached 1,430, marking a 29% drop compared to the previous month’s average. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) also saw a decline of nearly 20%. These results follow intensive public health interventions, including seven large-scale chemical spraying campaigns and the elimination of over 850 disease clusters since late 2025.
Persistent risks and systemic challenges Despite the improving numbers, health authorities warn that the risk of resurgence remains high due to:
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Environmental factors: Current weather conditions are highly conducive to the breeding of disease-carrying mosquitoes.
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Institutional transition: The city is currently restructuring its grassroots healthcare network, phasing out non-bed health centers in favor of independent public service units.
Response strategy for the new period The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has mandated that local health stations rapidly stabilize personnel and equipment under the new organizational model to ensure uninterrupted disease surveillance. Current priorities include rigorous monitoring within educational institutions for HFMD and maintaining mosquito control activities in high-risk areas to prevent a Dengue rebound.