On April 25, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Director-General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) opened the World Malaria Day 2024 campaign under the concept of Zero indigenous malaria is possible, “Elimination of malaria. Thailand can do it” that in the past Thailand had an outbreak of malaria in some areas. especially along the western border After implementing the malaria elimination strategy 2017-2026 In cooperation with international organizations As a result, Thailand has 49 malaria-free 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 monitoring the disease. This year there are 3 provinces that have passed the evaluation to be certified as malaria-free provinces, namely Prachinburi, Rayong and Sakon Nakhon. However, now it has been found that some provinces that were once malaria-free have begun to experience it again this year. Some came from border areas and traveled across the border. In particular, the Myanmar border has an increasing rate of patients. Therefore, we have collaborated with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and our network partners to proactively search for patients. and expanding access to community policing services To control the situation to return to normal. Since the month Jan.-present There were 2,913 cases reported, similar to last year at the same time. The provinces with the highest 5 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. It was found that in the age group 15 years and older, 74 percent were engaged in gardening or farming, and 41 percent were foreign patients. National 60 percent
“From the risk assessment of malaria outbreak It was found that it still happened continuously. Public health officials must expedite measures 1-3-7 by notifying when sick people are found within 1 day, conducting background checks to identify sources of infection within 3 days, and responding to the situation within 7 days, as well as controlling disease-carrying mosquitoes, especially in outbreak areas. and proactively search for patients to receive treatment and must take the medicine completely Prevent the illness from coming back,” said Dr. Thongchai.
Dr. Apichat Vachiraphan, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Defense, said that malaria disease The Anopheles mosquito is a disease carrier. Often found in mountain forests, rubber plantations, and natural water sources. and are active from dusk until dawn Therefore, people living in those areas are advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites. If you have any unusual symptoms, such as fever, headache, chills, you must see a doctor immediately.
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