Bangkok intensively warns against dengue fever Speed up PR to open the mosquito larvae battle
On October 25, Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Chaired the meeting of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee No. 12/2565 at Nopparat Room, 5th Floor, Bangkok City Hall, Phra Nakhon District, and held an online meeting to report progress on the Coronavirus Disease Control Action Plan 2019 to support the contagious disease that be on the lookout
The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has used it as a guideline to formulate an action plan to control coronavirus disease 2019 to support a communicable disease that must be monitored. Provincial/Bangkok level and amended the action plan Prepare to present to the Bangkok Governor for approval and submit to the National Communicable Disease Committee within 31 October 65
Currently, the COVID-19 reporting and surveillance system is reported via API and EPI-Net separately by affiliation to let the meeting know the progress in managing the situation of COVID-19 after it has been declared a communicable disease that must be monitored. be careful The Department of Health will conduct a training workshop on a public health emergency response plan. In the case of mutated coronavirus COVID-19/avian influenza during 21-22 Dec. 65
Important communicable disease situations in this period include 6 disease groups: 1. Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid 19), which around the world and Thailand. More likely to find COVID-19 patients and the death toll continued to decline. Emphasis is placed on surveillance on Sentinel, detecting outbreaks of disease in at-risk groups. track mutant species and continue to campaign for booster vaccination every 4-6 months to reduce the risk of serious illness
2. Smallpox (Monkeypox) worldwide tends to see fewer new cases. for Thailand Emphasis is placed on communicating and providing knowledge on self-protection of at-risk groups working in the service. both in entertainment venues, service places and before traveling to work abroad
3. Dengue fever At present, Thailand still has deaths. which problems encountered in controlling the spread of dengue fever is to manage the environment, waste and waste containers. It is a breeding ground for many mosquito larvae. The solution is 1) Public relations. educate people on environmental management and eliminating mosquito larvae breeding sites in their own homes according to the 5 Year Principle 2) Organizing campaign activities such as volunteering activities, BIG CLEANING WEEK campaign
using community participation and network partners 3) Risk communication make a community in the community clarify the situation providing health education and setting 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. to be aware of dengue hemorrhagic fever See a doctor as soon as possible to receive treatment and reduce the mortality rate with continuous publicity for the management of mosquito larvae (5 years).
4. RSV Respiratory Infection (RSV) Number of Patients in Bangkok Area From Jan. 1 to Oct. 23, 65, compared to 2021, the median year 2017-2021, in Aug. 65, there were more cases than in 64, but now it’s steadily decreasing. must be closely monitored
5. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Information on the outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in educational institutions from June 65 to present, there are 102 patients in total.
6. Influenza The number of patients in the Bangkok area in August 65 was 1,011, September 65 was 2,686, and 1 October 65 – 23 October 65 was 1,389.
In addition, the meeting also agreed on the campaign through the public relations media of the BMA. for the 608 group of patients with respiratory disease People who are at risk of getting infected easily, children and the elderly Constantly wear a mask when in public and high-risk places. To prevent the transmission of infection from others and to prevent each other from spreading the infection to the public. It is also a protection against PM2.5 dust as well.