The Cau Giay District of  Hanoi has reported nine cases of dengue fever, making it the first recorded outbreak in the city, according to a Saigon Giai Phong report today.

Since the beginning of 2014, Hanoi has recorded 112 dengue fever cases.

Vietnamese health officials have expressed concern about potential increases of dengue in Hanoi next month as August is the peak of the dengue fever outbreak cycle. For more infectious disease news and information, visit and “like” the Infectious Disease News Facebook page

Image/United States Army Center of Military History
Image/United States Army Center of Military History