2024-04-25 16:28:41
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Organize a campaign for World Malaria Day Coordinate with networks across sectors to accelerate malaria elimination or reach zero by 2026. Every year, The World Health Organization (WHO) designated April 25 as World Malaria Day (World Malaria Day) to encourage every country Be aware of the disease burden caused by malaria. and prioritize malaria elimination.
Today (April 25, 2024) Dr Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Presided over the opening of the World Malaria Day 2024 campaign at the 1st Floor Lobby, Building 3, Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, under the concept Zero indigenous malaria is possible “Eliminating malaria. Thailand Can Do It” with the following important activities: Discussion on guidelines for malaria prevention and control. Announcing the certification of a malaria-free province for the year 2023 and an exhibition to provide knowledge about malaria in various aspects.
Dr Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said Thailand had experienced a malaria outbreak in some areas in the past. especially along the western border As implemented under the Malaria Elimination Strategy 2017-2026 in collaboration with international organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States Agency -United States for International Development (USAID), the Asia-Pacific Malaria Leaders Alliance (APLMA) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as public, private and community organizations civil society. Make Thailand a malaria-free province. There are a total of 49 provinces, with health zones 4, 7, 8 and 13 being zones that have malaria-free provinces throughout the health zone. and continue to take measures to prevent the spread of new infections. Focus on disease risk assessment including disease surveillance and related preparations In order to maintain the status of malaria-free province, this year, 3 provinces passed the assessment to certify themselves as malaria-free province: Prachinburi, Rayong and Sakon Nakhon, which will receive a certificate certifying that they are malaria-free. -free province. As for provinces where there are still outbreaks Emphasis on proactive patient tracing and expanding access to community policing Services Control the situation in said area to return to normal.
Malaria situation From January to present 2,913 cases have been reported, which is similar to last year at the same time. The provinces with the 5 highest 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 age group of 15 and more, or 74 percent. were gardeners and farmers, 41 percent were foreign patients, 60 percent.
“From the malaria outbreak risk assessment it was found that this was still occurring continuously. Therefore, public health officials had to expedite measures 1-3-7 by notifying when a patient was found within a day, conducting background checks to identify the source of infection in within three days and conducting background checks to identify the source of infection. respond to the situation within 7 days, as well as combat mosquito vectors. Brings disease, especially to endemic areas. and proactively seek out patients to receive effective treatment and must take the medicine completely to prevent the disease from reappearing,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control I added that Malaria The Anopheles mosquito carries diseases. It is often found in mountain forests, rubber plantations and natural water sources. and are active from dusk until dawn It is therefore recommended that people residing in said area Protect yourself from mosquito bites. Depending on the time mosquitoes are active If you experience any unusual symptoms, such as fever, headache, or chills, you should seek medical attention immediately. For tourists or those traveling to spend the night in the mountain forest area. Please protect yourself from mosquito bites. And observe the symptoms for about 10 to 14 days. If you have a fever, headache, or chills, suspect it may be malaria. Hurry to see a doctor at a public health facility near you. Take blood to check for malaria. And you must report to the doctor your history of entering the forest or traveling to risk areas. to provide prompt treatment. If delayed, serious complications such as cerebral malaria may occur. This can lead to death. People can request more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
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Information from: Division of Insect-Borne Diseases/Office of Hazard Communication, Department of Disease Control
April 25, 2024
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