Permanent Secretary for Public Health revealed that 29 provinces had dengue fever higher than 20 per 100,000 population during 4 weeks, 3 provinces, “Trat-Chanthaburi-Nan” were higher than 100 per 100,000 population, worried about 41 deaths in 23 provinces, more adults than children. Risk factors from obesity, congenital disease, late treatment taking NS drugs ordered all provinces to assess the situation Destroy the breeding ground for mosquito larvae.
On July 25, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (Sor.) Discussed the situation of dengue fever in Thailand during the past 4 weeks. Found a province with a dengue fever rate higher than 20 per 100,000 population. Including the high index of Aedes aegypti larvae in the house (HI) and in the community (CI) in 29 provinces spread across all regions. There are 3 provinces with the sickness rate higher than 100 per 100,000 population: Trat 125.2 per 100,000 population, Chanthaburi 109.7 per 100,000 population and Nan 108.4 per 100,000 population. that is worrisome As of 2023, there have been 41 deaths in 23 provinces in 2023, including 12 children under 15 years old and 29 adults over 15 years old.
“Risk factors are obesity, chronic disease, late diagnosis and treatment. Especially the group of adults who are initially ill often do not think about dengue fever, and receiving NSAIDs to reduce fever. Mostly found in children, so during this period if there is a fever Do not buy NS drugs to eat by yourself. because it will bleed easily Until there is a risk of shock and death, “said Dr. Opas.
Dr. Opas said At present, all provinces have been urged to closely monitor and assess the dengue fever situation. and consider the establishment of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) according to the specified criteria By emphasizing measures in risky areas that are expected to spread within 4 weeks, as well as asking the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee to consider ordering relevant agencies to communicate to the public, volunteers, together to destroy mosquito larvae breeding sites every week Including accelerating 29 provinces with high morbidity rates to take intensive action Especially in the district where the outbreak is high.
“The best way to reduce the spread of dengue fever is to destroy mosquito larvae breeding sites on a weekly basis. Which requires the cooperation of the people and the village health volunteers. Implementation of measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely housekeeping, garbage collection and water collection to prevent mosquitoes from having a place to lay eggs. and spraying to kill adult mosquitoes together with preventing mosquito bites Wear enclosed clothing, sleep under a mosquito net, use mosquito coils. Or apply mosquito repellent lotion,” said Dr. Opas.
2023-07-25 07:29:00
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