Alleged HIV exposure: 11 more people require treatment.

Thus, the total number of people suspected of being exposed to HIV in this accident is now 35.

Dozens of doctors and nurses suspected of HIV exposure while providing emergency care to victims.

HIV exposure and what you need to know

The scene of the accident. Photo: Cao Nguyen/TTXVN

According to Dr. Nguyen Van Don, Head of the HIV/AIDS and Substance Addiction Treatment Department at the Kon Tum Provincial HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Center, as of July 3rd, an additional 11 people are suspected of being exposed to HIV while participating in rescue efforts following the tragic accident on National Highway 14, section passing through Hamlet 11, Dak Hring Commune, Dak Ha District (Kon Tum) on June 30th.

Thus, the total number of people suspected of being exposed to HIV in this accident is now 35.

These 11 people, including 10 medical staff and doctors from the Dak Ha District Health Center and 1 police officer from Kon Tum province, were given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication for HIV on July 3rd.

Dr. Don stated that all these cases had been promptly examined, tested, and given free post-exposure prophylaxis medication according to the treatment protocol within 72 hours. Initial tests showed that all 35 cases tested negative.

Also on the afternoon of July 3rd, the Kon Tum Provincial Traffic Safety Committee directly presented unexpected awards to the organizations and individuals who participated in rescuing people in the aforementioned traffic accident.

Later that same day, Mr. Dao Duy Khanh, Director of the Kon Tum Provincial Department of Health, led a delegation to Dak Hring commune to meet and thank Mr. Le Van T, who used his family's truck to transport eight traffic accident victims to the hospital for emergency treatment.

According to Vietnamplus