2023-06-19 04:28:52
19 June 2023 – Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, followed up on reports on the dengue fever situation in Thailand. by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health The report from January 1 to June 7, 2023, found 19,503 patients and 17 deaths, which the Department of Disease Control predicts that dengue fever will return to the epidemic again in 2023 according to the cycle of the year that will spread. and the situation of dengue fever during this period There is a tendency to see a significant increase in patients Because during this period there is rain in many areas of the country. Causing water to remain stagnant in various containers, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The Prime Minister is concerned about dengue fever patients, most of them are school-age children. instruct the Department of Disease Control and the Ministry of Education Asking for cooperation from educational institutions across the country, volunteers and local agencies. Work together to survey and destroy mosquito breeding sites every week. Emphasize the areas of homes, temples, schools, which are the most common places of mosquito larvae. Including reminding people to be careful to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes.
Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Mention the latest report of the Department of Disease Control. Stated that the number of dengue patients in 2023 was 3.8 times more than in 2022. The age group with the highest morbidity rate was 5-14 years old, followed by 15-24 years, the province 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 (Muang) respectively, including outbreaks in 348 districts in 71 provinces, where the risk assessment found that there was a tendency higher in all sectors The risk factors for patients who died were hospitalization too late, were obese, had received NSAIDs before, and had underlying disease.
“Government by the Department of Disease Control Asking people for cooperation to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites according to measures 3, collect, prevent 3 diseases, i.e. keeping the house clean and preventing mosquitoes from roaming. Keep water storage containers completely covered to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Garbage must not be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Prevention and control of communicable diseases brought by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in 7 places or 7 schools, including housing (houses), schools, hospitals, hotels/resorts. Factories/Industries, Dhamma Rongs (temples/mosques/religious places) and government offices In which the aforementioned place has a gathering of people It is considered a risky place for dengue fever outbreaks. and from the results of that survey Found the highest mosquito breeding sites among schools and dhamma schools, ”said Mr. Anucha.
The Department of Disease Control has recommendations for the public. Especially those with congenital disease, obesity, the elderly and children under 5 years old, protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. If you have a high fever, headache, muscle pain, pain in the eyes, or bleeding spots on the trunk and limbs, you should not buy drugs 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. It will help prevent death. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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