Summer Health Risks to Watch Out For: Zika Virus, Tuberculosis, and More
3. Zika virus infection Since the beginning of the year, 101 cases have been confirmed, the majority in the age group between 30 and 39. Especially pregnant women, if they have symptoms of conjunctivitis or skin rashes, should contact a doctor immediately. 4. Tuberculosis It is still a dangerous and contagious disease. In 2023, 111,000 […]
Thailand Faces Kidney Disease Crisis: Over 1 Million People Affected in 2024 – Prevention and Care Strategies Highlighted on World Kidney Day
From the revealing data of “World Kidney Day”, it was found that more than 1 million Thai people are suffering from kidney disease, with an increase of more than 85,000 people from 2022, of which more than 122,000 people are stage 4 patients and others 70,000 are stage 5 patients requiring dialysis: people emphasize the […]
Department of Disease Control Warns of 5 Diseases and 2 Dangers During Summer Period
The Department of Disease Control issues a warning about 5 diseases and 2 dangers during the “summer” period, concerned that gastrointestinal and waterborne diseases could spread easily. The reason why germs grow well Food spoils easily It can occur due to food poisoning, anxiety disorders, acute diarrhea. Hepatitis A and typhoid fever. As for the […]
Summer Health Warning: Department of Disease Control Urges Proper Hygiene to Prevent Diseases
Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Concerned about the health of the population, warns Chuang summer This heat can cause improper hygiene. causing disease and Harmful to health various diseases, especially gastrointestinal and waterborne diseases and heat-related diseases. Therefore, we ask people to always take care of their health and be strong. Practice […]
Uni.Charm and Department of Disease Control Launch Campaign to Protect Children from Dengue Fever
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, together with Uni.Charm, campaign to support and educate Thais to protect themselves from dengue fever. Especially children under 3 years old after seeing that the disease rate increased 8 times in 2023. Dr. Chanthana Phadungthots, Director of the Division of Insect-borne Diseases, Department of Disease Control, Ministry […]
Preparing for the Dengue Fever Spike in 2024: The Fight Towards Zero Mortality
The Department of Disease Control predicts that Thailand will see a spike in the number of dengue fever patients in 2024, up to 3 times the 5-year average, or about 276,945 people, with a death toll possibly as high as 280 people. “dengue fever” which continues to spread Due to the El Nino phenomenon which […]
Empowering Youth: The Fight Against Discrimination on Zero Discrimination Day
Dr. Niti Hetanurak, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control Chaired the opening ceremony of the campaign on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination (Zero Discrimination Day) with youth representatives. Civil society and the private sector come together to showcase the power of the new generation. “Young people…leaders […]
Warning: Rise in Gonorrhea-Syphilis Cases Among Teenagers, Urgent Need for Condom Use and Testing
The Department of Disease Control warns teenagers who have unprotected sex to beware of “gonorrhea-syphilis”. It has been found to be 2-3 times more likely to become infected. The risk of HIV infection is 5-9 times higher. Emphasizes the use of condoms for protection at all times. If you are at risk, get checked and […]
Thailand Struggles with High Sodium Consumption: Project Launched to Reduce Salt Intake
Thailand continues to consume sodium 2 times more than the limit set by the WHO. A casual inspection of the food found it starting to be salty – very salty, 59% found “Somtam” had the highest average sodium per unit, at 1,055 mg. The Department of Disease Control organized a project to reduce the intake […]
The Rising Threat of Dengue Fever in 2024: Key Points and Vaccination Update
Key points: The dengue fever situation in 2024 increased 1.9 times compared to the same period last year. The trend is continuously increasing. Found dead every week The symptoms of dengue fever appear during the lowest fever period, the most dangerous period. You need to be cautious. Shock may occur. This phase lasts 24-48 hours. […]
