Lessons from the 2024–2025 measles outbreak in southern Viet Nam

Authors

  • Thang Nguyen-Tien Vietnam Public Health Association, Ha Noi, Viet Nam; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America
  • Hoa Minh Tran Hong Bang International University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Dong Nai Center for Diseases Control, Dong Nai, Viet Nam; Dong Nai Provincial Public Health Association, Dong Nai, Viet Nam
  • Anh Vu Le Vietnam Public Health Association, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.2.1326

Keywords:

health system resilience, immunization gaps, measles outbreak, Vietnam

Abstract

Dong Nai province in southern Viet Nam was among the hardest hit in a measles outbreak in 2024–2025 with over 7000 cases. Our analysis outlines major takeaways for measles control in recommending the need for strengthened surveillance, digital communication and intersectoral collaboration to address immunization gaps and build health system resilience in Viet Nam.

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Published

20-04-2026

How to Cite

1.
Nguyen-Tien T, Tran HM, Le AV. Lessons from the 2024–2025 measles outbreak in southern Viet Nam. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 20 [cited 2026 Apr. 21];17(2). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1326

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2026): April – June

Section

Perspective

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