Lao PDR has swelled with “dengue fever” since the beginning of the year, the sickness has exceeded 18,000 people – 17 people have died!
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Lao PDR swells with “dengue fever” – Xinhua reported that the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR. patient report Dengue fever In the country since January, at least 18,043 people have died and 17 people have died, urging authorities and people across the country to be vigilant and help contain the outbreak.
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Health Information and Education Center under the Ministry of Health It said that Vientiane had the highest number of cases of dengue fever at 9,114, followed by Luang Namtha at 2,235, Salavan at 1,180 and Attapeu at 1,176.
ภาพประกอบ: Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 18,043 since January, including 17 deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. A report from the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health released on Wednesday said the highest number of dengue patients were reported in Lao capital Vientiane at 9,114. (Xinhua)
Of the 17 deaths from dengue fever, five were in Vientiane, four in Attapeu Province, three in Salawan, two in Nam Tha and Xieng Khouang, and one in Udomxay.
Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that dengue is currently the fastest-spreading mosquito-borne viral infection, with Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore having detected high levels of cases. The number of cases in the western Pacific region has more than doubled in the past 10 years.
Dengue fever infections across Laos have reached 18,043 cases since January, including 17 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. (laotiantimes)
ภาพประกอบ: Dengue patients being treated at the Champasak hospital in southern Lao PDR. The country is struggling with its worst dengue outbreak in history. In August, public health facilities were stretched to their capacity. Credit: WHO/Dr. Luo
ภาพประกอบ: The Lao Ministry of Health urged authorities and people countrywide to remain vigilant and help control the spread of dengue fever. According to the World Health Organization, dengue is one of the fastest emerging infections and is currently the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease known, with Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore also seeing high incidence. (jclao)
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