Sa Kaeo’s Dengue Fever Problem: A Comprehensive Overview and Emergency Response Measures

2023-09-08 08:54:45

Sa Kaeo – The dengue fever problem in the area of ​​Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province is at its highest. The Provincial Public Health Office has prepared immediate surveillance and response measures. It was found that Sa Kaeo Province is ranked as the 40th province with outbreaks in Thailand, as well as opening a medical and emergency operations center. Provincial and district level public health, 7 districts, 30 sub-districts are also affected.

On September 8, 2023, reporters reported that Dr. Tharapong Kapko, Public Health Doctor of Sa Kaeo Province reported the dengue fever situation in the area of ​​Sa Kaeo Province following the Sa Kaeo Provincial Public Health Office Has continuously monitored and followed up on this problem. Most recently, it was found that Thailand had 79,475 cases (120.09 per 100,000 population), 70 deaths, and a death rate of 0.09 per 100,000 population. The top 5 provinces with the highest infection rates are Trat (597.49 per 100,000 population), Nan (451.40 per 100,000 population), Chanthaburi (432.98 per 100,000 population), Chiang Rai (392.76 per 100,000 population), Rayong (345.91 per 100,000 population) and Sa Kaeo Province. No. 40 (111.05 per 100,000 population), which data for outbreak week 34, data as of 26 August 2023, Health Zone 6 found a cumulative total of 12,261 patients, sickness rate 195.69 per 100,000 population, 16 deaths, death rate 0.13.

Meanwhile, Sa Kaeo Province is ranked 6th in the district (information as of 26 August 2023). Sa Kaeo Province From 1 January – 2 September 2023, Sa Kaeo Province found 625 patients, the rate of 111.05 per 100,000 population. More male than female patients were found, with 339 males and 286 females. The ratio of males to females was 1.19 : 1. The district with the highest rate of cases per 100,000 population was Aranyaprathet District The sickness rate was 208.09 per 100,000 population, followed by Khlong Hat District 197.07, Watthana Nakhon District 130.31, Mueang Sa Kaeo District 101.28, Wang Nam Yen District 85.06, Wang Somboon District 55.61, Khao Chakan District 55.41, Ta Phraya District 48. 78, Khok Sung District 18.28. Found a report of 1 patient death, mortality rate 0.16 in Aranyaprathet District.

In addition, information for the outbreak week 35 is due to Sa Kaeo Province. An outbreak has occurred according to the criteria and a medical and public health emergency operation center has been opened at the provincial and district levels in 7 epidemic districts, 30 sub-districts, including Aranyaprathet District. Mueang Sa Kaeo District, Ta Phraya District, Watthana Nakhon District Wang Somboon District, Khlong Hat District and Khao Chakan District Using dengue fever measures/operations consisting of 1. Surveillance and response. In the case of dengue fever in the area Carry out disease control according to measures 3 3 1 and prepare to strictly prevent dengue fever, namely 3 = notify areas where sick people are found within 3 hours, 3 = village health volunteers destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds within 3 hours, and 1 = SRRT team controls disease within 1 day.

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However, for the campaign to prevent such outbreaks There are volunteer activities to develop the environment and eliminate breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes. Focus on campaigning on important days in each month. To break the life cycle of Aedes mosquitoes Campaign to improve the environment Add sand containing temephos to eliminate mosquito larvae. and spraying fog and chemicals. Village health volunteers assess HI/CI and report every Friday. Every district organizes dengue fever campaign activities in 3 settings, including 1 subdistrict, 1 temple, and 1 school every month and summarizes the results of organizing activities, with a target value of HI = 0, CI = 0 and 4. Request that all areas communicate the risks. Do not use drugs in the group NSAIDs or aspirin and ibuprofen in all patients with suspected dengue fever. And have all agencies publicize and strictly measure measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases: keep houses/schools clean and keep containers with standing water to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from laying eggs. Collect garbage inside the house/school properly. If you would like to inquire regarding such matters, please contact the Sa Kaeo Provincial Public Health Office. 037-245-151-4

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