HANOI, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Health has warned of a complicated dengue situation and the risk of a prolonged outbreak, Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday.
The country recorded more than 181,000 dengue fever cases in 2025, including 36 fatalities, the ministry said.
Nguyen Trong Khoa, deputy director of the ministry's Department of Medical Service Administration, cautioned that the outbreak could extend into 2026.
He said localities must not be complacent and should prepare dengue prevention and control measures for 2026. ■