Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Organize a World Malaria Day campaign Coordinate with networks across sectors to accelerate malaria elimination or reach 0 by 2026. Every year, the Organization World Health Organization (WHO) has designated April 25 as World Malaria Day to encourage all countries to be aware of the disease burden caused by malaria. and prioritize the elimination of malaria.
Today (25 April 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 Hall, Building 3, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, with the concept Zero indigenous malaria is possible. Thailand can do it” with important activities as follows: Discussion on guidelines for malaria prevention and control. Announcement of the certification of a malaria-free province for the year 2023 and an exhibition to raise awareness of malaria in its various aspects.
Doctor Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn The director general of the Department of Disease Control said Thailand had a malaria epidemic 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 for International Development (USAID), the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), as well as public, private and civil society organizations. Ensure Thailand has a malaria-free province. There are a total of 49 provinces, with health zones 4, 7, 8 and 13 being areas that have malaria-free provinces throughout the health zone. and continue to take measures to prevent the spread of new infections. Emphasis on disease risk assessment including disease surveillance and related preparations To maintain the status of a malaria-free province, this year there are 3 provinces that have passed the assessment to certify as a malaria-free province: Prachinburi, Rayong and Sakon Nakhon, which will receive a certificate certifying it as a malaria-free province. -free province. As for provinces that still have outbreaks Emphasis on proactively searching for patients and expanding access to community policing services Control the situation in the aforementioned area to return to normalcy.
Malaria situation January – present 2,913 cases have been reported, similar to last year in the same period. 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 15 years and above, 74%. they were gardeners and farmers. 41% were foreign patients
“From the risk assessment of the malaria epidemic It was found that this was still happening continuously, therefore, public health officials had to accelerate measures 1-3-7 by notifying when a patient was found within 1 day, carrying out background checks to identify the source of the infection within 3 days e. respond to the situation within 7 days, as well as control mosquito vectors Carries diseases, especially in endemic areas and proactively seek patients to receive effective treatment and must take the medicine completely Prevent the disease from returning,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr. Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Disease Control Added that Malaria Anopheles mosquitoes are disease carriers. It is often found in mountain forests, rubber plantations and natural water sources. and are active from dusk to dawn. Therefore, it is recommended that people living in the said area protect themselves from mosquito bites. According to the time mosquitoes are active If you experience any unusual symptoms, such as fever, headache or chills, you should consult a doctor immediately. For tourists or those traveling to stay overnight in the mountain forest area. Please protect yourself from mosquito bites. And observe the symptoms for about 10-14 days. If you have a fever, headache, or chills, suspect that it may be malaria. Hurry and see a doctor at a public health facility near your home. To take blood to test for malaria. And you must report to your doctor if you have entered the forest or gone to risk areas. to provide rapid treatment If delayed, serious complications such as cerebral malaria may occur. It can cause death. People can ask for more information on the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
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Information from: Division of Insect-borne Diseases/Office of Risk Communications, Department of Disease Control
April 25, 2024
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