Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, director of the Department of Health (SNI), Bangkok, said in the event that the Ministry of Public Health (Sor MoPH) warned of the situation of dengue fever. There were 6.6 times more patients than last year. has the highest patient rate Bangkok by NIDA has taken proactive measures to prevent dengue fever. By coordinating the district office and public health service center BMA participates in the Big Cleaning environmental management activities in communities or risky areas every week continuously in all 50 districts, focusing on cleaning activities, littering, surveying mosquito larvae index and destroying mosquito breeding sites every week continuously.
At the same time, people in the area have been publicized to acknowledge self-prevention and suspected dengue fever through public relations media including leaflets, posters and online media. To emphasize the prevention policy before the occurrence of the disease is “3 collect to prevent 3 diseases” consisting of keeping the house clear, keeping garbage and scrap containers from being a breeding ground. And keep the water source completely closed, change the water every week to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. A small water container that changes the water every 7 days, such as a vase of fresh flowers. Buddha altar vase Vase at the shrine Will be able to prevent 3 diseases: dengue fever Zika virus infection And fever, joint pain, mosquitoes and “5P” consists of P1 – Close the water storage container completely. Prevent mosquito egg laying. P2 – Always change the water in various containers so that there is no water source where mosquitoes can breed. P3 – Let fish eat larvae in permanent water containers such as a lotus basin. P4 – Improve the environment. around to be clear, the wind can blow through, and P5 – Always follow the four Ps above regularly. to prevent and destroy mosquito breeding sites
In addition, DND has also informed the situation of dengue fever through public relations channels once a week for the district office where the patient was found to take control of the disease. At the same time, preparations have been made to deal with the epidemic and to accommodate dengue fever patients. by organizing training to develop personnel knowledge Including rehearsing a plan for surveillance, prevention and control of dengue fever. so that personnel have the knowledge to be able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner as well as reviewing treatment guidelines when patients suspected of being infected with dengue fever are found In order for doctors to quickly diagnose the disease and provide treatment.
