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April 25, 2024 09:05
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From the press release “Stay abreast of the disease situation and health risks that are a concern,” revealed Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, deputy director general of the Department of Disease Control. Since the violent clashes on the Thai side of Ban Wang Takhian Tai, Mae Sot district, Tak province, there has been an exodus towards refugee camps. Thailand’s public health system already provides prevention and surveillance of infectious diseases in refugee camps. Information from April 20th to 21st. There were 142 service recipients out of 906 refugees in the camp. They found 22 cases of diarrhea, 1 case of conjunctivitis, 116 cases of general diseases and 3 cases of wound dressings. An evaluation of 30 cases of vaccination received found that 24 cases had received comprehensive disease screening, 289 cases of malaria, 1 case of PV malaria, a 10-year-old child, received treatment. It is recommended to maintain a clean environment. Set up a place to wash your hands with soap. There are hygienic toilets. Organize a waste collection system according to sanitary principles. The food you eat must be freshly cooked. We also monitor malaria and lymphatic filariasis along the border.
Doctor Jurai also said this about the flu, which found many sick people at the beginning of 2024. But the general trend is now declining. However, the group found sick was mostly children aged between 0 and 4 years. May will begin the school period and enter the rainy season. The number of patients could increase. Why the symptoms of the disease are similar to those of COVID-19 As for dengue fever, the number of patients has been high since the beginning of the year. Now it’s starting to decline. Most of the deaths were children, but adults and people with pre-existing conditions also occurred.
Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, spokesperson of the Department of Disease Control, said this Heat stroke situation during March-April 2024, in just 2 months, 30 deaths were detected Compared to 2023, March-June, in total 4 months, 37 deaths were detected. This year the deaths have been more than double. Young children from infancy to kindergarten because the ventilation system in the body is not yet complete. Groups with chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, obesity, etc., including high-risk occupations including outdoor workers, soldiers, police and security guards, should reduce or avoid outdoor activities. Drink at least 2-4 glasses of water per hour during the day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Wear clothes that breathe well. Observe symptoms carefully; if unconscious, rush to hospital.
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