2024-04-25 08:04:14
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Organize a campaign for World Malaria Day Coordinate with networks in all sectors to accelerate the elimination of malaria or to 0 by 2026. Every year, April 25 is designated by the World Health Organization ( WHO) as World Malaria Day (World Malaria Day) to encourage all countries. Be aware of the burden of disease caused by malaria. and prioritizing the elimination of malaria.
Today (25 April 2024) Dr. Thongchai Hatthayakorn Director General of the Department of Disease Control 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 Zero indigenous malaria is possible out. Thailand can do it” with key activities such as: Discussion of guidelines for malaria prevention and control. A malaria-free provincial certificate was announced for the year 2023 and an exhibition to provide information about malaria in various aspects.
Thongchai Dr. Hatthayakorn Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that there were malaria epidemics in Thailand in the past in some areas. especially along the western border As implemented under the Malaria Eradication Strategy 2017-2026 in collaboration with international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as public, private and civil society organizations. Make Thailand a malaria-free province. There are a total of 49 provinces, with health zones 4, 7, 8, and 13 being areas that have malaria-free provinces throughout the health zone. and continuing to take measures to prevent the spread of new infections. Emphasis on disease risk assessment including disease surveillance and related preparations In order to maintain the status of a malaria-free province, this year there are 3 provinces that have passed the assessment to be certified as a malaria-free province: Prachinburi, Rayong , and Sakon Nakhon, which will receive a certificate certifying as malaria. – Free province. For provinces that still have outbreaks Emphasis on proactive patient search 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 were 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 and over age group, 74 percent were gardeners and farmers 41 percent National 60 percent
“From the risk assessment of the malaria outbreak It was found that it was still happening continuously Therefore, public health officials had to speed up the 1-3-7 measures by notifying when a patient was found within 1 day, background checks be done to identify the source of the infection within 3 days, and respond to the situation within 7 days, as well as the control of mosquito vectors Gives a disease, especially in endemic areas and proactive search for patients to receive effective treatment and he must take the medicine completely Prevent the disease from coming back again,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr. Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control Added Malaria Anopheles mosquitoes are disease carriers. Often found in mountain forests, rubber plantations, and natural water sources. and they are active from dusk to dawn Therefore, people living in that area are advised to protect yourself from mosquito bites. According to the time when 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 look at the symptoms for about 10-14 days If you have a fever, headache, or chills, you suspect it may be malaria. Hurry and see a doctor at a public health facility near your home. A blood draw to check for malaria. And you must report your history of entering the forest or going to areas at risk to the doctor. to provide rapid treatment If delayed, serious complications such as cerebral malaria may occur. People may die.
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Information from: Insect Disease-Borne Division/Risk Communication Bureau, Department of Disease Control
April 25, 2024
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