Vietnam's health ministry warns over hand, foot and mouth disease, after 17,400 cases this year


A doctor examines a hand, foot and mouth patient at the Đà Nẵng Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Dũng

HÀ NỘI, April 9 (Vietnam News/ANN) — The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a warning over the increase in hand, foot and mouth cases this year.

The country has recorded more than 17,400 cases so far this year, up by four times compared with the same period last year.

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