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On May 23, the live broadcast of “Value Symbiosis: Organizational Management in the Digital Era” jointly held by People’s Posts and Telecommunications Press and the BiMBA Business School of Peking University National Development Institute was held online. Chen Chunhua, Dean of BiMBA Business School of Peking University National Development Research Institute, delivered a speech at the meeting.

How does an organization produce high performance? Chen Chunhua believes, Individual development must match the speed of organizational development. Sometimes in an organization, some individuals may feel that the development is not sufficient. The reason is that the speed of individual development exceeds that of the organization. Sometimes, some organizations will eliminate many individuals because the speed of organizational development exceeds the speed of individual development.

“According to this logic, the most important requirement for individuals in the entire organization is how to collaborate with the organization. Because you can’t succeed, you must use the organizational platform. It is very important to discuss the concept of collaboration between individuals and organizations.” Chen Chunhua said.

She pointed out that the individual factors that cooperate with the organization mainly depend on personality, ability, and cognition. There is talent in personality, but the influence of environment on the formation of personality is far greater than talent.

Chen Chunhua analyzed, New individuals and strong individuals who can collaborate with the organization, have a high sense of self-efficacy . People with a high sense of self-efficacy understand their own interests and know the key factors that affect them. He will invest a lot in his field of interest. It must be possible to eliminate any external factors and find ways to achieve expectations.

She also said, The competence of a strong individual can be expanded and has the characteristics of being able to achieve high-performance work. One of the greatest help brought by digitization is to enable individuals to have stronger capabilities. Digitization allows individuals to have a lot of information and a lot of digital tools, which can help solve many problems. Digitalization can also reorganize the cost and efficiency of many things. Young people with digital abilities have done many things beyond everyone’s imagination.

In Chen Chunhua’s view, today’s new individuals, their expectations and psychological contract with others are dominated by personal expectations. In the past, the relationship with the organization was dominated by the organization. But today’s strong individuals and new individuals are not like this, they are dominated by individual expectations. So he cares more about the organization’s ability to commit, rather than his own ability to commit to the organization.

“ Therefore, in the relationship between individuals and organizations, employee loyalty becomes employee satisfaction and finally employee happiness . “Chen Chunhua said.

Transparency International Germans concerned about economic influence

Status: 15.06.2021 09:26 a.m.

Many EU citizens perceive corruption as a major problem – this is evident from the current corruption barometer from Transparency International. Germany too has to do significantly more. From Philipp Eckstein, ARD capital studio Corruption: a problem across the European Union. The perception of the citizens is correspondingly critical. This is how the statements of the corruption barometer from Transparency International can be summarized. Between October and December 2020, more than 40,000 people were interviewed by telephone for the representative survey in the EU. Around a third of them said that they believe that corruption has increased in their country in the past year. The increase in Cyprus was particularly strong at 65 percent.

Corruption scandal in Cyprus

Last year, journalists there discovered that politicians had sold passports to criminals from abroad – probably for a fee. That is one reason why the perception of corruption in Cyprus has deteriorated so significantly, according to Transparency International. Almost two thirds of the EU citizens questioned said in the survey that corruption was a major problem in their government. There are clear differences within the EU.

Big differences between countries

While in Denmark and Finland only twelve and 16 percent perceive a corruption problem in their government, in Bulgaria it is 90 percent and in Croatia even 92 percent. Of the 4800 or so respondents in Germany, 34 percent said corruption was a problem in the federal government. Overall, according to the study, trust in government and politics in Germany is relatively high compared to many other European countries.

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Nevertheless: “We still have a problem with corruption,” says Hartmut Bäumer, Chairman of Transparency Germany. 62 percent of those questioned would say: “The government is essentially controlled in its decisions by large financial interests.” So it follows financially strong interest groups and not the interests of the general public. In addition, more than 38 percent have the perception that the federal government is doing too little against corruption. Taken together, “these are numbers that are really worrying,” said Bäumer, “because they feed those who are critical of the state and our liberal democracy anyway. And that is, so to speak, the breeding ground for everything that changes from lateral thinkers or right or left radicalism developed from. ”

Stricter requirements for lobby registers

The federal government urgently needs to do more to combat corruption and, above all, to ensure more transparency, according to Transparency International, for example through stricter rules for the lobby register. The anti-corruption organization is also calling for corporate criminal law to be introduced. Such measures can regain lost trust.

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This seems to be urgently needed, especially in the business sector. According to the survey, one in three respondents in Germany believe that all or most of the business leaders are involved in corruption. More than half believe companies use money or relationships to get public contracts.

Image of floods in Central Vietnam in 2020, one of the natural losses of Vietnam. A global study commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), shows that public interest in nature has increased markedly (16%). ) over the past five years and continues to increase during the Covid-19 pandemic. The figures are released ahead of the United Nations’ International Day of Biodiversity (May 22), the date chosen to increase public understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Expressing growing concern about nature People around the world, especially in emerging economies, are becoming more aware of the planet’s environmental crisis. This has impacted their behavior, especially as a wave of what WWF calls an “ecological awakening” is growing. Current trends also show that the behavior of individuals and consumers is affected by these concerns and they demand drastic action to address the loss of nature and biodiversity. The report “Ecological Awakening: Measuring Global Awareness, Participation and Action for Nature” shows that environmental activism is exploding in online media. Over the past four years, mentions of environmental issues on Twitter have increased by 65%, with the topic of nature and biodiversity increasing from 30 million to 50 million. Many influential individuals and entities such as spiritual leaders, politicians and media organizations, news and celebrities, have spoken out for nature, with social media posts. The festival reaches more than 1 billion audiences worldwide. The study also shows that consumers are increasing their interest in nature through Google searches related to this topic, especially in Asian and Latin American countries such as Indonesia (increased). 53%) and India (up 190%). Many consumers around the world are changing their behavior In addition, more and more people are realizing the loss of nature is a serious global problem. Specifically, 96% of people living in Latin America agree with this when surveyed (the region with the highest percentage). This shift from the community reflects a fact worth pondering, as people in developing regions are experiencing more devastating effects from the loss of nature than elsewhere. After an era of protest marches and petitions, now more and more consumers around the world are changing their behavior such as adjusting their buying habits, buying only what is right for them. with their values ​​and needs. The analysis shows a staggering 71% increase in search results for sustainable products since 2016, popular in high-income countries, such as the UK, US, Germany, Australia and Canada. However, this trend is not only found in these economies, but also appears and increases in emerging economies or developing countries such as Indonesia (24%) and Ecuador (120%). This pressure is forcing manufacturing corporations to respond with action, especially in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, fashion and food sectors. Since 2016, more than 159 million signatures for biodiversity-related campaigns have been collected, along with an increase in the magnitude and frequency of protests worldwide to demand requires decision-makers to take drastic action for the planet and future generations, in the face of growing nature conservation movements. Information about Southeast Asian countries in the report. Immediate action is needed to prevent damage to nature However, despite the tremendous rate of destruction of nature and the threat this devastation poses to the global economy and human health, nature is rarely a high-priority topic. global agendas. “Scientists and economists have understood. The public was well aware. And the solutions are also obvious. Both the community and society are supporting the process of transforming economic models and sustainable development in which the protection of nature is considered a moral obligation, in return for the life that the earth brings as well as the vital service this planet provides to our economy, welfare, health and security. This is truly an historic “ecological awakening” and an opportunity to rebalance man’s relationship with nature,” said Marco Lambertini, WWF International Director General. The loss of nature is increasing humanity’s vulnerability to pandemics, undermining efforts to tackle the climate crisis and threatening livelihoods. Leaders are expected to make key decisions later this year on climate and environmental issues. These decisions could represent an important opportunity to reverse biodiversity loss, ensure nature is restored this decade, and support climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals. According to this report, Vietnam, a country with a high level of biodiversity – joined the Climate Change Working Group of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2021. As a country As a member, Vietnam will participate in regional initiatives such as preventing ocean plastic waste, initiatives to tackle air pollution and transboundary water pollution.

The process of making glass blowing through many stages. The first is the selection of raw materials, the glass fragments must ensure no stains and be classified according to different blue and white colors. The broken or worn glass pieces are then recycled by furnace and heated in a molten state. Glass can be machined in many ways such as blowing, pressing, pulling, rolling … but the popular machining method that has been applied for hundreds of years is still “blowing”. You must first “whip” molten glass into the end of a long iron tube, then put your mouth on the other end of the tube and blow. In this way, the glass at the other end bulges out. While blowing, the worker must shape and make the product of the appropriate thickness. In the glass forming steps, the blowing technique is the most important, the craftsman said. The worker must regulate his breath so that it is rhythmic and suitable for each product. Therefore, in addition to their health, skilled craftsmen also have to have breath-holding tricks to fit the desired shape. As the oldest person still working as a glassblower in Giap Long village (Thong Nhat commune), Mr. Ho Van Ginger shared: “With the naked eye, the worker has to estimate the maturity of glass to start blowing. At this time, the operation must be fast and continuous, without a break even for a second, because the glass out of the fire quickly cools, if stopped, it will be distorted immediately. ” According to him, in addition to perseverance, the blower needs to be careful when constantly exposed to fire above 1,200 degrees C, not only that, it also needs meticulousness and creativity to just skillfully adjust the breath. slightly, hands are rhythmic to create straight, patterned curves. Each glass factory has its own know-how in the brewing process. The appropriate incubation time and temperature for each product will determine the brightness and durability of the product. Finished product after the oven meets the requirements with transparent white, sharp and delicate lines. With the designs that require a lot of quantity, the finished product must reach the correct rate, all “hundred as one”. The process of making glass products consists of many stages that require meticulousness and ingenuity of the craftsman. Photo: Diem Quynh The first and most popular blown glass product was Philatop syringe, followed by other products such as oil bulb, thermos cap, drinking cup, seedlings. In the beginning, when there were no sources of raw materials, electricity and motors, the craftsman created and utilized other materials and craft tools to the glassblowing profession. Used fluorescent bulbs are used to take advantage of, wash off the lime inside and melt to blow. The forge furnace is used as a glass blowing bell, the gas pedal is below, the upper uses 6 wicks rolled together, continuously pumped kerosene to burn the fire up to a thousand degrees. The worker uses two concrete pieces to close the fire to a slot, the stronger the wind pedal, the bigger the fire, the heat is used for different types of glass such as alkaline, neutral, and resistant glass. high heat. When the glass was first put in the fire, it will turn green and burn to the point where it will turn white. The main glass products of the craft village today are test tubes, bulbs, bottles. Photo: Diem Quynh During the blowing process, workers must focus on observing when the glass is ripe and blowing, rotating hands to shape, in addition, it is necessary to twist, pull, and weld techniques. Different weak blow strength results in different products as well as the thickness of the glass. After finishing blowing, to avoid sudden shrinkage or breakage when storing boiling water (for glasses), it is necessary to incubate it for a few hours. After that, all products are covered with newspaper and carefully lined with straw so that the product is not broken or broken. In addition to household products, Thong Nhat craftsmen also blow shapes of animals such as deer, ba ba, fish, pine trees, 12 zodiacs, wind chimes … very sophisticated. At a time when the craft was developed, the animals were filled with colored water inside, which was favored by the market. At present, Giap Long, Hoang Xa and Thuong Giap villages of Thong Nhat commune still retain their jobs. However, each village has only a few households following the industrial way. In the years 1980 – 1990, glassblowing was an important job of the commune, making a mark with the famous Thong Nhat Glass Cooperative near and far.

Like a stream in the rainy season filled with a waterfall of thousands of mountains Oh my dear The sun is wild to heart Forget and give me the days of oblivion *** I need to be quiet To organize unruly thoughts Like people returning from far away arrange the furniture in the messy house *** I watched the heavy gray berries sway And remember the old purple flower color And my hair is getting shorter and shorter Because not enough to wait And that obscure position in life It also doesn’t seem real And you *** Even though I am very close Forget and give me the days of oblivion I ask for this silence To get into the dark corner Immersed in fear of the distant days Comments And, back to stillness is a beautiful poem by Dinh Thi Nhu Thuy. In slow rhythm, somewhat startled, poetic like farewell. Goodbye love, goodbye to yourself. The four poetry evoked from an awareness of love and one’s place in love may contain many melodies. That is the expression of the woman’s position. Not strong enough to wait, dissatisfied with obscurity, fear of unreal things is the source of the feeling of return. I ask for a tranquility to rearrange my heart, to remember the old purple flower color, to forget about passion like a waterfall of thousands of mountains. Wild love like the sun, will then become nothingness, like him?

From Axel John, SWR After more than a year of the Covid crisis, much of what was taken for granted in Germany is crumbling. In view of the problems with vaccination orders and the slow pace of vaccination, politicians are fighting against a loss of confidence. Public administration is seen by many as inefficient in times of crisis. And the pandemic has also brought structural problems to light in the economy. Doubts are mounting in many places behind the appearance of an actually self-confident industrial nation.

“We have become full and lazy”

The company is one of the hidden champions in Germany: deep in the west of Rhineland-Palatinate, Bernhard Clemens runs his family business, which produces special equipment for wine and fruit growing and exports it all over the world. His company is based in the unadorned industrial area II in Wittlich. Berlin and the federal government are very far away here. That fits with Clemens’ feeling towards politics. The longer the corona crisis lasts, the more worried the entrepreneur – about the future of the location.

From the point of view of the entrepreneur Bernhard Clemens (left), the Corona crisis has exposed many fundamental problems. Image: Axel John “We overestimated ourselves during the upswing. We have become full and lazy,” says Clemens. “The pandemic revealed the deficits of the Federal Republic in the economy as well. I don’t see any suggestions for improvement, only the management of the deficiencies. And that goes on and on.” His company got through the crisis without any losses. He didn’t even have to register short-time work. Only a few employees went into quarantine as a precaution. Nevertheless, the medium-sized company has many points of criticism. “What about a standardized, rapid exchange of information between the health authorities? Can federalism continue in an emergency? Why is digital teaching not running in schools? There are many fundamental problems behind this.” Even after more than a year, politicians still do not provide any answers. Clemens also heard this from many other entrepreneurs in the region.

Fax number instead of email address

Jens Pohlmann walks five kilometers further through the production halls of his company ProContur. Pohlmann points to huge production machines that manufacture sheet metal and plastic products. “After a crisis, we turned things around together. After a ten percent increase in the past year, it could even be 30 percent in 2021. But the increasing weaknesses of the location are driving me. Why don’t politics and administration finally tackle?” Asks the company boss. The economic consequences of Corona are a wake-up call for him. He initially fully understood the first lockdown in the spring of last year. “We did everything on our own: home office, working remotely, quick tests at our own expense. But to this day I still don’t see any substantial help or a well-thought-out political plan.” Instead, he was asked about the number of employees in the home office in a letter from the authorities. “There wasn’t even an email address given, but a fax number,” complains Pohlmann. “How are we supposed to tackle deficits such as a lack of digitization, a decaying infrastructure or the growing weaknesses in the education system? We have been seeing this for a year now. So we will fall behind and miss the boat internationally.”

Progress in vaccination helps the economy

The impressions from the Eifel are supported by several international studies. The Mannheim research institute ZEW has come to the conclusion that Germany as a location for family businesses has been pushed back further and further over the years. Compared to competitors from the USA or the Netherlands, the Federal Republic is now clearly lagging behind. Rising electricity costs, high taxes and poor infrastructure are criticized. The latest growth report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also shows disappointing results for Germany. The Federal Government repeatedly declares that the Federal Republic is coming through the crisis economically well. According to the IMF study, Germany is at the bottom of the list with a forecast growth of 3.6 percent for this year. Almost all other industrial nations achieve significantly higher values. One reason: the better the vaccination progress in the countries concerned, the better the economy develops.

“Missed future investments”

The economist Daniel Stelter deals with questions of location policy and the economic consequences of the pandemic. After his book “Coronomics” from last year, the economic expert has now published “A dream of a country”. In it, Stelter proposes far-reaching reform steps to get out of the Corona crisis. The former management consultant can understand the lawsuits of the two medium-sized companies from the Eifel. “The boom of the past few years was partly due to the cheap money from the European Central Bank. This also meant that German exports became significantly cheaper. The location, however, became increasingly unattractive,” Stelter analyzes. Companies would therefore have invested less. Productivity has stagnated. The state has also invested too little money in streets, schools or in the cellular network. “During this time, investments in the future were missed. This is another reason why we no longer have any sweeping innovations. We still live today on industries from the imperial era.” At the same time, there are great challenges ahead of Germany. The so important auto industry is facing a change – the exit is open. In addition, demographic change will change society in the next few years. Many skilled workers retire and are then absent from the job market. This is likely to further slow down economic development. All of these are additional burdens, according to Stelter. And what does that mean for the future federal government and also for society? “There is a lot of need for action. After the very expensive Corona programs, the rude awakening will come in two years at the latest,” predicts Stelter. “In my opinion, it is questionable whether politicians will have the strength and the courage to tackle the necessary structural reforms in the upcoming distribution struggles.”

Waiting for the “boom”

In Wittlich, company boss Bernhard Clemens is now sitting in his company’s office. He’s on the phone with a business friend in the USA. After the conversation, he hangs up in exasperation and shakes his head. “So far we have been seen as organizational world champions everywhere. I’ve just been asked again whether the coverage of the corona vaccination campaign in this country is fake news. Unfortunately, I couldn’t deny that. We have already lost our reputation.” Nothing remains of the announced “boom” of the Federal Minister of Finance in the reality of the corporate world. The location still has every chance, according to Clemens. “You have seen how quickly a country can switch out of the crisis – the USA with Biden. When are we going to switch?”

Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the US is still concerned about al-Qaeda. (Source: Reuters) In a report to the National Assembly entitled “Strengthening security and stability in Afghanistan”, the US Department of Defense emphasized: “The Al-Qaeda terrorist group still poses a threat to its soldiers and US allies in Afghanistan through ongoing interaction with local Taliban chiefs ”. Earlier this month, US President Joe Biden approved the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 9/11. Same day, CNN quoted three US defense officials as saying that some of the US military equipment began to be shipped out of Afghanistan, which were unnecessary equipment and supplies, which were not destroyed or transferred to the force. Afghan security. Meanwhile, outdated equipment will be destroyed. This is the first move by the US military since President Joe Biden last week announced details of a plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan with a deadline of 9/11, the full 20 years of the crisis. father in 2001 and also the event that sparked the US war in this southwest Asian country. (Reuters)

Closing the session on Thursday, the Dow Jones dropped by 321.41 points (1%) to 33,815.90 points. This index sometimes bottomed out when it dropped to 420 points. The S&P 500 index lost its momentum at the beginning of the session and lost 0.9% at the close to 4,134.98 points. The Nasdaq Composite also fell 0.9 percent, to 13,818.41 points. The Dow Jones decreased to 321.41 points (1%) to 33,815.90 points at the close of the session on April 22. Photo: AP Bloomberg News on April 22 reported that President Biden is planning to raise surplus tax to increase capital to 43.4% for wealthy Americans. The proposal would raise the capital gains tax rate to 39.6 percent for those earning $ 1 million or more, up from the current 20 percent, according to Bloomberg News. Then, Reuters news agency and The New York Times also reported on this issue. Jack Ablin, founding partner and chief executive officer of Cresset Capital Management, commented: “Mr. Biden’s proposal doubled the capital surplus tax rate for those earning $ 1 million. That is quite a cost increase for long term investors. According to Ablin, a wave of sell-off on Wall Street is expected to appear this year if investors feel this proposal has a chance to become law next year. The bulls led the decline in Thursday’s trading. Shares of Tesla and Amazon lost 3.3% and 1.6%, respectively. Before the news of the proposed tax increase, the major indexes fluctuated slightly as investors waited for the series of business results reports that major technology companies are expected to release next week. “Market cash flow is currently focused on a few growth stocks”, Mr. Mark Yusko – CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management said. “Because investors are afraid of a shock increase in the securities interest tax, investors can sell off to take profits and push the market into an adjustment zone”. Shares of Southwest Airlines also turned down 1.6% at the end of the session, although the airline announced that the number of bookings for travel continues to increase and is expected to break even or make a profit next June. Shares Dow Inc. down 6% even after the chemical company surpassed expected revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2021. However, as of the beginning of this year, the stock Dow Inc. is still up nearly 10%. Most companies are currently recording results exceeding Wall Street’s expectations this earnings season, but the first quarter’s strong results did not help the market soar after repeatedly setting record levels. in recent weeks. Regarding economic data, the US Department of Labor on April 22 said that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits for the first time was 547,000 people last week, lower than the forecast of 603,000 by Dow Jones. Also on April 22, the Republican Party made a plan to oppose the US President Joe Biden’s $ 2,000 billion infrastructure investment package. Senators have proposed a $ 568 billion package that includes funding for bridges, airports and water systems. This proposal does not include tax increases. However, concerns about the capital gain tax increase could be overblown as Democrats hold a narrow majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which may make it difficult to pass any proposals. Be positive ./.

Indonesian submarine KRI Alugoro searched for the KRI Nanggala submarine that was missing while participating in a drill off the coast of Bali on April 21. Photo: AP Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala 402 lost contact after diving on April 21 off the coast of Bali, and concerns are growing that the submarine may have sunk too deep, difficult to reach and recover. President Joko Widodo has called on all Indonesians to pray for the return of the crew, and ordered every effort to be made to locate the ship in distress. Two ships left a port in a nearby area on the morning of April 23 to engage in search activity. More than 20 naval ships, 2 submarines and 5 aircraft were mobilized for search on April 22, and more large-scale search operations are expected on April 23. Lifeboats from Singapore and Malaysia are expected to be in the area from Saturday to Monday next week, and other countries have also requested assistance. In his televised speech on April 22, Mr. Widodo said: “Our main priority is the safety of the 53 crew members. To the families of the crew members, I can understand their feelings at the moment and we are doing our best to save the lives of all crew members on board. The country’s Navy Admiral Yudo Margono said the missing submarine is expected to run out of oxygen at about 3 a.m. on April 24. The search has been centered around the oil slick discovered near the submarine’s last dive site. But there is no convincing evidence that this oil streak belonged to the missing submarine. Admiral Margono said that the oil could be spilled from a crack in the submarine’s fuel tank or it could also be that the crew drained the oil and the fluids to reduce weight, allowing the ship to float. There was an unidentified object with high magnetism at a depth of 50 to 100 meters, and officials hope it was the submarine they were looking for, Margono said. The Indonesian Navy also believes that the submarine has sunk to a depth of 600-700 meters, much deeper than the landmark where the hull can withstand water pressure. According to estimates by a Korean company that repaired this submarine in the period 2009-2012, the ship could explode when it sank to a depth of 200 meters. Currently, people are still not sure about the reason why the submarine suddenly disappeared. The Indonesian navy said it was possible that an electrical incident could have prevented the submarine from performing emergency procedures to emerge. In addition to the lifeboats sent by Singapore and Malaysia, other offers of assistance have also come from Australia, the US, Germany, France, Russia, India, Turkey and South Korea. The hospital ship KRI Dr. Soeharso of the Indonesian Navy participates in the search for the missing submarine. Photo: AP Historically, submarine accidents have often had serious consequences. In 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk exploded from the inside and sank during exercises in the Barents Sea. Most of the 118 crew members died immediately, while 23, although they managed to reach the rear compartment, were suffocated. In November 2017, an Argentine submarine went missing and 44 waterways in the South Atlantic, until nearly a year later, it was discovered that the wreck was 800 meters deep. But in 2005, seven members on a Russian mini submarine were rescued three days after their ship was caught in fishing nets and cables in the Pacific, at a time when the ship had only enough oxygen for six hours. if the lake cannot float to the surface of the water. It is known that the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine is currently missing, produced by Germany, has been used by Indonesia since 1981 and at the time of the accident carrying 49 sailors and 3 gunners and commanders. Hoang Bach According to AP

Hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam is a gastrointestinal disease and occurs in most provinces and cities. Although the disease is encountered all year round, statistics show that the number of cases usually increases in the period from May 4-5 and from September to October each year.

Pediatric patients with hand, foot and mouth disease are being treated at the National Hospital of Pediatrics.

TS.BS. Nguyen Van Lam, Director of the Center for Clinical Medicine for Children of Tropical Diseases, Central Pediatric Hospital, said that from the beginning of the year until now, the Center has received about 125 patients, hand, foot and mouth disease.

Experts said, although no serious complications were recorded, the number of cases in 2021 had a sudden increase compared to two years ago. In the same period in 2019, the Center received about 70 cases; in 2020, this number is 19-20 cases and in 2021 it is currently 125 cases.

At Children’s Hospital City. HCM is currently receiving treatment for more than 40 patients, hand, foot, mouth and mouth at all levels. The number of children suffering from this disease is increasing day by day.

Some children have also had cardiovascular neurological complications. In particular, some children have very fast disease progresses even though the rash is only small at first.

Meanwhile, according to the Center for Disease Control City. Da Nang, from the beginning of the year to April 2021, the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease across the city was more than 212, an increase of 2.5 times over the same period in 2020 to 92 cases. Only in the last three weeks of March 2021, the whole city recorded 68 cases.

Nationwide, according to the infectious disease surveillance system from the beginning of 2021 to April 7, the country recorded 17,451 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, including 4 deaths in Kien Giang (2 ), An Giang (1) and Long An (1).

Compared to the same period in 2020, the number of cases increased four times and mainly in the South and local areas in some provinces and cities such as: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Long An, Dong Thap, An Giang.

Because the disease spreads through the gastrointestinal tract, contact, droplets and spread from person to person. Therefore, climatic conditions, a crowded environment, and hygiene habits are factors that make the spread of the disease.

To prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, according to the representative of the National Hospital of Pediatrics, people must ensure distance, keep the habits of hand hygiene, children’s toys must be kept clean to avoid cross-contamination.

Experts also recommend that parents need to feed their children cooked foods, boiled drinks, use easily digestible foods, ensure nutrition to strengthen their children.

“Parents need to clean the body every day for the baby, when taking a bath to avoid drafts. For wounds in the throat, children must rinse their mouths according to the instructions and apply pain relievers “, the director of the Center for Clinical Medicine of Children Tropical Diseases said.

In the treatment of hand, foot, mouth and mouth Dr. Lam pointed out some mistakes of parents in monitoring and treatment.

Accordingly, when seeing that the child does not respond to fever reduction, some parents immediately increase the dose for their child. “This is a very dangerous thing that can lead to poisoning and liver damage because fever-reducing drugs must be treated with the right dose and only once every six hours”, experts of the National Hospital of Pediatrics said.

It is known that at the establishment also received cases of children not responding to antipyretic fever, parents impatiently used another dose of fever-reducing, leading to overdose, causing children with paracetamol poisoning, leading to severe liver damage. masonry.

Although the rate of children having brain damage due to hand, foot and mouth disease is not too high, if the child has severe complications due to delay in treatment, it will cause brain stem damage, leaving serious sequelae such as encephalitis, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary edema. level …

In the extreme form, the disease can cause serious illness in the child and death if it is not cared for and treated promptly. Therefore, when parents see signs of aggravation of their children, they should promptly send their children to medical facilities for prompt monitoring and treatment, to avoid unfortunate consequences.

To prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, everyone needs to practice good eating and drinking hygiene; do not feed the baby; not feeding children, sucking hands, sucking toys; Do not allow children to share napkins, handkerchiefs, and eating utensils such as cups, bowls, plates, spoons, and toys that have not yet been disinfected.

Residents need to regularly clean surfaces, daily contact tools such as toys, school supplies, door handles, stair handrails, table / chair surfaces, floors with soap or detergent. usually, common, normal. Restrict or not let your child come into contact with someone who is sick or suspected of having an illness.