According to the 2024 infectious disease surveillance reporting system, Khanh Hoa province recorded 01 death due to A/H5 influenza. This is the latest human A/H5 influenza case in Vietnam since the case in Phu Tho in October 2022.

According to the direction of the Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang, the Phu Yen Department of Health has requested medical units under the department to implement a number of important contents such as; Strengthening surveillance to detect early cases of severe pneumonia caused by viruses, investigating suspected cases of avian influenza; promptly and thoroughly handling outbreaks as soon as they are detected according to regulations. Closely coordinating with veterinary agencies and local authorities in monitoring avian influenza and human influenza to promptly and thoroughly handle outbreaks. Strengthening propaganda on measures to prevent avian influenza from spreading to humans in areas with sick and dead poultry and high-risk areas. Recommending people not to eat poultry, sick and dead poultry products of unknown origin. Implement boiled water for main meals, wash hands with soap before eating, do not slaughter, transport, buy and sell poultry and poultry products of unknown origin. When detecting sick or dead poultry, absolutely do not slaughter and use them, but immediately notify the local authorities and veterinary units in the area; limit contact with slaughtering and eating wild animals, especially birds. When there are signs of flu such as fever; cough; chest pain and difficulty breathing related to poultry, go immediately to a medical facility for timely consultation, examination and treatment. Prepare medicine, supplies and means to promptly deploy measures to handle outbreaks in case of an outbreak.