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Ho Chi Minh City Sees 241% Surge in HFMD Cases

3/26/2026

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  • Ho Chi Minh City faces a severe HFMD surge with 7,300 cases since January 2026 and three fatalities.
  • The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) reports a 241.3% increase versus 2025.
  • In the past week, 837 new HFMD cases were recorded, a 97.1% rise from the previous four weeks.
  • There are 288 clusters, mainly in schools and communities, and health experts urge strict hygiene and early detection.