Vietnam: Dengue cases rise in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has reported a 20% increase in dengue fever cases, with nearly 1,000 new infections recorded in the final week of July. Health officials are monitoring the situation as the total case count for 2026 exceeds 23,000.
Why it matters
Rising dengue cases represent a significant public health challenge in tropical urban environments, requiring effective vector control and medical preparedness.
The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) recorded 995 cases of dengue fever the week ending July 27 (week 30), an increase of 20% compared to the average of the previous 4 weeks.
The total number of dengue fever cases accumulated from the beginning of 2026 to week 30 is 23,481 cases.
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