What are regulations on process of communicable disease surveillance in Vietnam?
Hello Lawnet. I have a question about regulations on communicable disease surveillance and response. What are regulations on process of communicable disease surveillance in Vietnam? Thank you!
- Community-based outbreak refers to an area (e.g. village, residential quarter or equivalent) where a disease case identified or clinical disease cases, a pathogen, or vector transmitting a disease within the period equivalent to the average incubation period of that disease, emerges.
- Hospital-based outbreak will be identified when a healthcare facility finds a case of infection with a disease during the period equivalent to the average incubation period of that disease.
Pursuant to Article 7 of the Circular 17/2019/TT-BYT (takes effect from 01/9/2019) stipulating regulations on process of communicable disease surveillance in Vietnam as follows:
1. Collecting data and information.
2. Analyzing data, giving interpretation and assessment of results.
3. Evaluating risks and giving comments on the current status of communicable diseases.
4. Recommending intervention measures.
5. Making reports and sharing information.
Above are regulations on process of communicable disease surveillance in Vietnam.
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