International Dengue Fever Prevention Campaign: Songkhla-Sadao District Leading Government Agencies and Communities to Combat the Spread of Aedes Mosquitoes

2023-09-23 06:07:10

Songkhla-Sadao, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province Leading government agencies and the people of Sadao District Walking on foot to campaign for proactive prevention international dengue fever Thai-Malaysian border To raise awareness of disease prevention and to cut the life cycle of Aedes mosquitoes so that they do not spread. Sadao District found the highest number of patients.

Mr. Mahamapisakri Wamae, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province

From the statistics of patients and deaths from dengue fever in Songkhla Province. According to the epidemiological surveillance report Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office Between 1 January – 19 September 2023, it was found that there were patients with dengue fever. The total number of cases is 4,510 and 5 have died. The most common age group is 5 – 9 years old, followed by 10-14 year olds and 15 – 24 year olds. As for the districts that haveThe highest rate of illness was in Sadao District with 733 cases. But there have been no reports of deaths, followed by Mueang Songkhla District. and Hat Yai District

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This morning (23 Sep. ’23) at the outbound Sadao border checkpoint, Sadao District, Songkhla Province. Mr. Mahamapisakri Wamae, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province Chaired the opening of the international dengue fever control campaign. Thai-Malaysian border (Songkhla – Kedah)

To join in blocking the spread of dengue fever. This causes the problem of dengue fever along the border of the two countries. has been revised and developed in a better way, withDr. Songkran Maichum, Public Health Doctor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Barun Hee Cham Bin Hai Suraiman, Kubang Pasu District Chief, Mr. Surin Suriyawong, Sadao District Chief along with government agencies Executive from Kedah state The public and the media participated.

Mr. Mahamapisakri Wamae, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province has emphasized along with asking for cooperation from the people and agencies in the border areas of the two countries to strictly and continuously monitor and prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquito larvae. along with eliminating adult mosquitoes in outbreak areas and prevent mosquito bites The important thing is that everyone must be vigilant and help find patients with fever symptoms. You need to see a doctor quickly. Do not buy medicine to take by yourself. Because of dengue fever if the symptoms are severe or received incorrect treatment It can be dangerous and even cause death.

For activities within the event There is a walking campaign to prevent dengue fever. Surveying and destroying Aedes mosquito breeding grounds Spraying chemicals to kill mosquitoes Including setting up a Dengue Corner exhibition booth to search for dengue fever patients. and prepare public relations communications Under the measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases and 7 R., that is, keep the house clean so that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not come to rest, keep water storage containers sealed to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from laying eggs, and collect garbage within the area of ​​houses, schools, and temples, such as Bottles and cans neatly arranged. In order not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

In Songkhla Province It was found that the highest number of patients were residents of Sadao District, at 733, with no deaths reported. By separating the accumulated patients by sub-district, namely Sadao 165 cases, Prik 127 cases, Samnak Taew 124 cases, Padang Besar 113 cases, Phang La 44 cases, Tha Pho 18 cases, Khao Mi Kiat 13 cases, and Thung Mo 18 cases. The overall epidemic situation is likely to decrease.

side Dr. Mohd Zainal Ameer Ozeman A public health representative from Keda State said:In Malaysia, especially the state of Kedah There are approximately 4,000 people infected with dengue fever, but there have been no deaths. which the Malaysian government itself also faced a problem with the dengue fever outbreak Because the two countries have adjacent borders and have adjacent forests. Therefore joined the campaign to prevent and eliminate Aedes mosquitoes. Collaborate with Thailand and campaign to provide knowledge by organizing a Big Cleaning to eliminate mosquito larvae. in communities in various districts of the state of Kedah, Malaysia continuously

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