Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health revealing the situation of dengue fever during this period There is a tendency to see a significant increase in patients It has been raining in many parts of the country lately. causing water to freeze in various containers It is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. revealed that the group of children had the highest morbidity rate The risk group people with congenital disease or overweight If infected, death may occur. Ready to join hands with the Department of Health Service Support to emphasize the strong work of the villagers, the Department of Local Administration, taking care of the people and the Provincial Administrative Organization. Supervise basic public health work in the area to be effective, focusing on the “houses, temples, schools” areas, which are survey sites where mosquito larvae are found the highest.
Today (June 14, 2023) at Pathumthani Vocational College Muang Pathum Thani District, Pathum Thani Province, Dr. Taret Krassaniyawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control presided over the opening ceremony for cooperation development and strengthening of public health networks Prevention and control of dengue fever In the area of Pathum Thani Province, along with Mr. Narongsak Osotthanakorn, Governor of Pathum Thani Province Dr. Sura Wisetsak, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support, Mr. Siriphan Srikongplee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Local Administration Ms. Patchisa Phachiratharirat Vice President of Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization and executives of the Department of Disease Control participated
Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, M.D. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that from the case that it is expected that in 2023, Thailand will encounter more dengue outbreaks according to the cycle of the year that will spread. In this year, the situation of dengue fever From January 1 to June 7, 2023, there were 19,503 cases reported, 17 deaths, and the number of cases in 2023 was 3.8 times higher than in 2022. The age group with the highest morbidity rate was 5-14 years old. followed by 15-24 years old. Provinces with the highest morbidity rate in the last 4 weeks are Trat (Koh Chang, Bo Rai, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai), Nan (Song Khwae, Thung Chang, Chiang Klang), Chanthaburi (Mueang Tha Mai, Makham), Mae Hong Son (Khun Yuam, Mae La Noi), and Satun (Mueang ) respectively, including outbreaks in 348 districts, 71 provinces, which the risk assessment showed a tendency to increase in every region The risk factors for patients who died were hospitalization too late, were obese, had received NSAIDs before, and had underlying disease.
The Department of Disease Control therefore cooperates with Pathum Thani Province. and related networks, including the Department of Health Service Support Department of Local Administration Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization and Pathum Thani Vocational College Organized a campaign “House, Temple, School” together to stop the dengue fever. According to the recent survey of mosquito larvae by Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) using the VHVs online application, surveys were conducted in 7 locations at risk of dengue transmission. Mosquito larvae were found at temples, schools and government offices. has the highest density index Therefore, it is necessary to create a correct understanding with the people, for example, the temple is a source where people come in and out to make merit continuously. The monks could not get rid of the larvae and mosquitoes by themselves. Therefore, it is necessary to create an understanding with the people that When entering the temple, do not create garbage such as plastic glasses, foam boxes for food. that may become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes Including there should be volunteers to help take care of the environment in the temple to prevent waterlogging. become a breeding ground for mosquitoes As for schools, there must be intensive measures to train students to be able to deal with mosquito problems, such as taking care of lotus basins, betel-potted vases, releasing guppy fish to eat larvae, etc. and must have measures to prevent mosquitoes from biting students.
Dr. Sura Wisetsak, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support, said that the prevention and control of dengue fever is an important task in the roles and responsibilities of more than a million health volunteers across the country. and the Department of Health Service Support is the department that oversees these volunteers in driving their operations in the right direction. In the past, the quality of such work was evident to Thai people. And the international community is very much appreciated. Volunteer volunteers are responsible for surveying mosquito larvae together with the homeowners in the responsible home group. Including joining the campaign to prevent and control various diseases A variety of activities are admirable. It is another way of volunteering.
Mr. Siripan Srikongplee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Local Administration added that Department of Local Administration have seen the problem of dengue fever outbreak and has supervised personnel in various fields Local stuff throughout the region of Thailand. work close to people It can help promote public health operations for local communities. By accelerating coordination with the village health volunteers to drive environmental management together with the people. to seriously reduce mosquito breeding sites
Ms. Patchisa Phachiratharirat Vice President of Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization added that Health missions such as prevention and control of dengue fever are important tasks of Provincial Administrative Organization And relevant agencies in all sectors of the province, Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organization are directly responsible for supervising the sub-district health promotion hospitals. Both those that have been transferred and those that are in progress, the HO is the people’s reliance on preliminary diagnosis. and disease control in case of illness will further expedite this important work.
In this regard, people are asked to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. by applying mosquito repellent or sleeping in a mosquito net and if people have a high fever together with headache Muscle pain, eye pain, or bleeding spots on the trunk and arms or legs Shouldn’t buy medicine to eat by yourself. Especially NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin, including combination drugs, which cause bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and are difficult to treat. risk of death If you have a fever, you should see a doctor for a clear differential diagnosis. will receive appropriate treatment and can help prevent death For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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Information from: Division of Communicable Diseases carried by Insects/Bureau of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control
June 14, 2023
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