From the press release “Keep up with the disease situation and health hazards that are a problem,” Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, Assistant Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, revealed. From the violent clashes across the Thai side at Ban Wang Takian Tai, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, there has been an exodus into refugee camps. The Thai public health system already has prevention and surveillance of infectious diseases in refugee camps. Information from 20-21 April. 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 illnesses, and 3 cases of dressing wounds. An evaluation of 30 cases of vaccination received found that 24 cases had received complete disease screening. 289 cases of malaria, 1 case of PV malaria, a 10-year-old boy, received treatment. It is recommended to manage a clean environment. Set up a place to wash your hands with soap. There are hygienic toilets. Organize a garbage collection system in accordance with sanitary principles. The food you eat must be freshly cooked. We also monitor malaria and lymphatic filariasis along the border.
Dr. Jurai also said that For influenza, which at the beginning of 2024 found many patients. But the overall trend is now decreasing. The group found to be sick was mostly children aged 0-4 years. However, during the month May will start the school term and enter the rainy season. The number of patients may increase. Because the symptoms of the disease are similar to COVID-19 As for dengue fever, the number of patients has been high since the beginning of the year. It is now starting to decrease. Most of the deaths were children, but it also occurred in adults and people with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, spokesman for the Department of Disease Control, said: Situation of heat stroke during March-April 2024, just 2 months, 30 deaths were found. Compared to 2023, March-June, a total of 4 months, 37 deaths were found. This year there were more than twice as many deaths. The risk group is the elderly. 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 clothing that breathes well. Observe symptoms carefully; if unconscious, rush to the hospital.
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