The Department of Disease Control expects that in 2024, Thailand will have a spike in the number of dengue fever patients, up to 3 times the past 5-year average, or approximately 276,945 people, with the death toll possibly as high as 280 people. “dengue fever” that continues to spread Due to the El Nino phenomenon that affects the outbreak of Aedes mosquitoes, which are carriers of dengue fever. For this reason, in 2022, the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Together with the Medical Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage and public health partners from the public and private sectors, a total of 11 organizations, established a cooperation network alliance on strengthening the control of dengue fever in Thailand (Dengue-zero MOU) to push Push Thailand towards a dengue-free society and reduce the death rate to zero. Recently, a meeting was held to review the strategic framework and main goals over a 5-year period, along with a report on the implementation of various projects in 2023 and to propose a work plan. Year 2024 next
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, president of the Dengue-zero cooperation, said that for the year 2024, the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Forecasting the outbreak of dengue fever: An overview of “dengue fever” In 2023 and 2024 there will not be much difference. And there is a continuous upward trend. In 2024, it is expected that there will be 276,945 additional cases of dengue fever, and it is one of the three epidemics that must be closely monitored. Secondary to COVID-19 and influenza This is a consequence of climate change and the El Nino phenomenon that results in temperatures. Rainfall and humidity are increasing. together with other environmental factors
disease “dengue fever” It is a disease that spreads throughout the year. and the highest outbreak was found during the rainy season. It is caused by the dengue virus that is carried by Aedes mosquitoes. It can happen again. Because there are four strains of dengue virus, those infected often experience a high fever. Muscle and joint aches Severe headaches, eye pain, nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes. However, for cases where the patient has severe symptoms May have low platelets. Bleeding in the digestive tract Drowsiness or restlessness, cold hands and feet. If the patient has these symptoms, they should receive treatment in a hospital immediately. Treatment is symptomatic palliative. This is because there is no specific cure for this disease.
“Currently, there is no antiviral drug for dengue virus. Therefore, everyone must take care of themselves to be safe from disease. “dengue fever” This can be done easily in many ways, including regularly applying mosquito repellent and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds both inside and outside the home. And if you have a fever Take care of yourself according to your symptoms. But you must be careful not to exceed the appropriate dosage of fever-reducing medicine. In addition, strengthening immunity against dengue fever through vaccination is another option that will help alleviate the severity of the disease if infected with dengue. I want all Thai people to be aware of the dangers of dengue fever. Because the next person might be you or someone close to you,” Dr. Amorn added.
Because dengue fever is one of the public health problems. The solution requires cooperation from all sectors to come together to drive. Through the Dengue-zero cooperation or Dengue-zero MOU, led by a network of 11 public and private organizations, consisting of the Medical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, the Department of Disease Control, the Ministry of Public Health Department of Health Service Support Ministry of Public Health Department of Health Ministry of Public Health Bangkok Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Pediatric Infectious Disease Association of Thailand Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand Private Hospital Association Hospital Administrators Association of Thailand and Takeda (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which this year marks the third year of work. This meeting is the first agenda for the year 2024, organized to make a statement. Regarding the progress and success in implementing the strategic framework and main objectives over a period of 5 years in disseminating knowledge about dengue fever to communities across the country. and create a disease prevention network to be most effective To reduce the incidence of the disease and bring Thailand into a dengue-free society.
2024-03-06 08:18:00
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