From February 8 to February 14, 2024 (ie from December 29 to the 5th day of Giap Thin Lunar New Year), the total number of examinations and emergency treatments for suspected traffic-related accidents was 23,244 cases, down 12.1% compared to the same period during Tet. Quy Mao 2023.
Authorities examine the scene of a traffic accident on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway on the 5th day of Giap Thin Lunar New Year. Photo: Provided by police
According to the Ministry of Health’s report on medical work during the Lunar New Year, during the 7-day Tet holiday, all medical examination and treatment facilities strictly implemented the Ministry of Health’s direction on strengthening medical examination and treatment during Tet holiday. During Tet, ensure permanent emergency work for the people.
According to data compiled from reports of medical examination and treatment facilities under the Ministry of Health, 63 Departments of Health of provinces/cities and health sectors nationwide during the 7-day Tet holiday, the total number of ear examinations and emergency Suspected traffic-related accidents are 23,244 cases, down 12.1% compared to the same period during Tet Quy Mao 2023.
The number of suspected traffic-related accidents requiring hospitalization for inpatient treatment or monitoring is 8,967 cases, down 8.4% compared to the same period during the Lunar New Year 2023.
Referrals for treatment were 2,930 cases, an increase of 6.5% compared to the same period during the Lunar New Year 2023.
The total number of cases being treated at the hospital is 5,728, a decrease of 1.4% compared to the same period during the Lunar New Year 2023.
The number of deaths suspected to be due to traffic accidents is 118 (including deaths at the hospital: 37; deaths before the hospital: 81), a decrease of 22.4% compared to the same period during the Lunar New Year 2023.
According to reports and results of food safety supervision and food poisoning prevention of the Food Safety and Hygiene Department/Food Safety Management Board/Department of Health/Department of Food Safety of 63 provinces/ Centrally run cities, 55 regional institutes sent to the Department of Food Safety from February 8 to February 14, 2024, did not record food poisoning cases involving many people, and there were no deaths. However, some sporadic cases of food poisoning are still recorded at some treatment facilities nationwide.
According to a report from the Food Safety and Hygiene Department of Bac Lieu province, in Bac Lieu, a suspected case of alcohol poisoning (at a family party) occurred on February 11, 2024, causing 4 people to be hospitalized for treatment. Among them, 2 people died. The Department of Food Safety (Ministry of Health) has issued a document requesting local authorities to focus on emergency and treatment of patients, conduct investigations, and identify patients. clear cause of poisoning; Coordinate with Industry and Trade authorities to trace the origin of alcohol products suspected of causing poisoning, promptly prevent the release into the market and consumption of alcohol that poses a risk to human health. consumption; inspect, detect and strictly handle food safety violations (if any).
