26 Jan. 65 – Dengue fever is a disease that spreads throughout the year. and found the highest outbreak during the rainy season It is caused by infection with dengue virus carried by Aedes mosquitoes. It is possible to recur due to the presence of 4 strains of dengue virus. The most common breeding sites for mosquitoes are potted plants. Saucers, plant pots, drains, which are the spawning grounds of Aedes mosquitoes. In Thailand, the number of cases is in the tens of thousands or up to more than 130,000 in a year of high outbreaks. That is why the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Dengue-Zero MOU from the cooperation of 11 government and private organizations network partners, namely the Medical Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, Department of Disease Control, Department of Health Service Support, Department of Health, Bangkok, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand, Infectious Diseases Association of Thailand, Private Hospital Association, Hospital Administrators Association of Thailand and Takeda Company. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, President of the Medical Association of Thailand, said that dengue fever infected people tend to have high fever symptoms. muscle and joint aches Severe headache, eye pain, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. For cases where the patient has severe symptoms may have thrombocytopenia gastrointestinal bleeding Dizziness or restlessness, cold hands and feet. If the patient has these symptoms, they should be hospitalized immediately. Treatment is symptomatic supportive. Because this disease does not have a specific treatment.
The president of the Medical Association also said that this signing is considered a mission to help support the Ministry of Public Health’s work on dengue fever. For the goal of making Thailand free from dengue fever, 3 things are: 1. Reduce the dengue morbidity rate to 25% or not more than 60,000 cases per year 2. Reduce the mortality rate to less than 1:10,000 3. Control mosquito larvae sources in the community to be less than 5 homes from a survey of 100 homes in each community. And it is hoped that under the 5-year framework (2526), dengue cases will be reduced to zero. The practice guidelines will focus on proactive prevention in the community with participation. Increase the community’s awareness channel in easy access. and aiming to develop medical personnel Operate in a more systematic and efficient manner for the decisive and sustainable elimination of dengue fever
Dr. Darin Areechokchai, Deputy Director of the Division Bureau of Communicable Diseases, led by Insects, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health added that Most of the Aedes mosquitoes will spread in urban communities. Because the water is trapped in a small container, mosquitoes can lay eggs. make it propagate better Unlike the Anopheles mosquito that carries malaria. which like to spawn in flowing water in the forest In the situation of dengue hemorrhagic fever during the past 5-6 years, approximately 70,000-80,000 people per year, the rate of illness and death is about 1 in 1,000 people or 70-80 people per year. School-age children aged 5-14 years up to 25% in 80,000 cases per year, but the mortality rate is lower. compared to other age groups followed by adolescents 15-24 years old. The latter group also had an increased mortality rate. Especially in obese people who are a risk factor for the severity of the disease easily.
“So all sectors must work together. For example, during the COVID-19 outbreak for 2 years, most of them work from home. Make time to clean the house Mosquito breeding grounds, such as garbage that is a common water source, will be as much as 15%, or will be reduced to 9%, or perhaps because the medical team is dedicated to treating the coronavirus. There may be omissions in the number of cases reported. As a result, the number of dengue cases in 2021 will decrease, so from the forecast it is possible that in 2022, when the country is fully opened. With regular travel or activities, up to 95,000 cases of dengue fever may be found. It is important to minimize mosquito breeding grounds. care about the environment and protect yourself from mosquito bites,” said Dr. Darin.
Mr. Peter Strebal, Managing Director of Takeda (Thailand) Co., Ltd. added that Dengue fever is a tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. with Aedes as a vector Each year, dengue affects the health of more than 390 million people worldwide. But the number of people at risk of the disease may be as high as 3.9 billion people, therefore creating knowledge and prevention methods. from the general public and community to government policies Therefore, it is an important guideline for disease prevention. to overcome this disease This cannot be done by a single agency or individual, but requires the cooperation of all parties who share the same commitment to dengue prevention and control. This reinforces Takeda’s determination to deliver better health to Thai people and is ready to support all cooperation to achieve the goals together.
