Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Organize a campaign for World Malaria Day Coordinate with networks in all regions to accelerate the elimination of malaria or to 0 by 2026. Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared April 25 as World Malaria Day (World Malaria Day) to encourage all countries to be aware of the burden of disease caused by malaria. and prioritize the eradication of malaria.
Today (25 April 2024) Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director General of Disease Control Department He chaired the opening of the World Malaria Day 2024 campaign at the 1st floor hall, Building 3, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, under the concept Malaria can be eradicated native zero. Thailand Can Do” with important activities such as: Discussion of guidelines for malaria prevention and control. Publication of the certificate of a malaria-free area for the year 2023 and an exhibition to provide knowledge about malaria in various aspects.
Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director General of the Disease Control Department said that there was a malaria epidemic in Thailand in the past in some areas. especially on the western border As implemented under the Malaria Eradication Strategy 2017-2026 in collaboration with international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Organization of the United States for International Development (USAID), Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as public, private and civil society organizations. Make Thailand a malaria-free region. There are a total of 49 districts, with health zones 4, 7, 8, and 13 being malaria-free areas throughout the health zone. and continuing to take measures to prevent the spread of new diseases. Consideration of disease risk assessment including disease surveillance and related preparation To maintain the status of a malaria-free province, this year 3 provinces have passed the assessment to be certified as a malaria-free province: Prachinburi, Rayong, and Sakon Nakhon, which will be certified as a malaria-free province. In relation to areas where there are still outbreaks Emphasis on proactive patient monitoring and expanding access to community police services To control the situation in that area to return to normal.
Malaria situation Since January – present 2,913 cases have been reported, which is similar to last year at the same time. The provinces with the top 5 cases were Tak with 1,671 cases, Mae Hong Son with 308 cases, Kanchanaburi with 251 cases, Ranong with 187 cases, and Prachuap Khiri Khan with 174 cases found in the 15 year age group and older, 74 percent and 41 percent were patients from abroad
“From the risk assessment of the outbreak of malaria. Therefore, public health officials had to speed up steps 1-3-7 by notifying when a patient was found within 1 day, making background checks to identify the source of the disease within 3 days, and responding to the situation within 7 days, as well as controlling mosquito vectors Giving disease, especially in endemic areas and proactively searching for patients to receive effective treatment and must take the medicine completely Stop the disease from returning again,” said the Dr. Thongchai.
Dr Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control Contributed Malaria The Anopheles mosquito is a carrier of disease. They are often found in mountain forests, rubber plantations, and natural water sources. and they are active from dawn to dusk Therefore, it is recommended that people live in that area Protect yourself from mosquito bites. Depending on the time in which mosquitoes are active If you have any unusual symptoms, such as fever, headache, or chills, you must see a doctor immediately. For tourists or those traveling to stay overnight in the mountain forest area. Please protect yourself from mosquito bites. And keep symptoms for about 10-14 days If you have fever, headache or chills, suspect that it might be malaria. Hurry up and see a doctor at a public health facility near your home. To draw blood to check for malaria. And you must tell the doctor your history of going into the forest or going to areas that are at risk. to provide prompt treatment If there is a delay, serious complications such as cerebral malaria can occur. It can cause death.
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Information from: Bureau of Insect-Borne Disease/Risk Communication, Division of Disease Control
April 25, 2024
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