Bangkok warns against dengue fever Accelerates PR to open battle against mosquito larvae
On October 25, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Diseases Committee No. 12/2565 at Sala Nopparat, 5th floor, Bangkok City Hall, Phra Nakhon District, and held an online meeting to report progress on the 2019 Coronavirus Disease Control Action Plan in support of the contagious disease that stay alert
The Bangkok Communicable Diseases Committee used it as a guideline to formulate an action plan to control coronavirus disease 2019 in support of a communicable disease that needs to be monitored. Provincial / Bangkok level and action plan amended Prepare to submit to Bangkok Governor for approval and submit to National Communicable Diseases Committee by 31 October 65
Currently, the COVID-19 reporting and surveillance system is reported via API and EPI-Net separately by affiliation to let the assembly know about progress in managing the COVID-19 situation after a communicable disease has been declared that needs to be monitored. . attentive The Department of Health will conduct a training seminar on a public health emergency response plan. In the case of the mutated coronavirus COVID-19 / avian flu during 21-22 December 65
Important communicable disease situations in this period include 6 disease groups: 1. Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19), which worldwide and Thailand. More likely to find COVID-19 patients, and the death toll has continued to decline. The emphasis is on Sentinel surveillance, detecting disease outbreaks in risk groups. track mutant species and continue campaigning for booster vaccination every 4-6 months to reduce the risk of serious disease
2. Smallpox (Monkeypox) around the world tends to see fewer new cases. for Thailand The emphasis is on communicating and providing knowledge on self-protection of risk groups working in the service. both in entertainment venues, in service places and before going to work abroad
3. Dengue fever At present, Thailand still has no deaths. what problems encountered in controlling the spread of dengue fever is the management of the environment, waste and waste containers. It is a breeding ground for many mosquito larvae. The solution is 1) Public relations. educate people about environmental management and eliminate mosquito larvae breeding sites in their homes according to the 5-year principle 2) Organize campaign activities such as volunteer activity, BIG CLEANING WEEK campaign
using community participation and networking partners 3) risk communication making a community in the community clarifying the situation providing health education and defining joint measures and 4) creating participation in all sectors and coordinating with relevant agencies in environmental management. and large pieces of garbage including making people aware of dengue fever and its severity. be aware of dengue haemorrhagic fever Consult a doctor as soon as possible to receive treatment and reduce the mortality rate with continuous advertising for the management of mosquito larvae (5 years).
4. RSV respiratory infection (RSV) Number of patients in the Bangkok area From January 1 to October 23 65, compared to 2021, the median year 2017-2021, there were more cases in August 65 than in 64, but now it is constantly decreasing.
5. Hand, foot and mouth disease: information on the hand epidemic, foot and mouth disease in educational institutions from June 65 to date, there are 102 patients in total.
6. Influenza The number of patients in the Bangkok area in August 65 was 1,011, on September 65 it was 2,686 and from October 1, 65 to October 23, 65 was 1,389.
In addition, the meeting also agreed on the campaign through the BMA’s public relations media. for the group 608 patients with respiratory diseases People at risk of being easily infected, children and the elderly Constantly wear a mask when in public and high-risk places. To prevent transmission of the infection to others and to prevent each other from spreading the infection to the public. It is also a PM2.5 dust protection.
