Dengue fever in the epidemic season in the South

In the first 6 months of the year, the city had 4,633 dengue cases, an increase of 27% over the same period last year. Particularly, the week from May 29 to June 4 has 97 people admitted to the hospital.

South in the season of dengue fever

Dengue haemorrhagic fever is one of the fastest-spreading mosquito diseases in the world. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), about 96 million people get sick every year, with 500,000 severe cases requiring hospitalization, about 12,500 deaths. This disease in countries in Southeast Asia tends to increase over the years, major epidemics have occurred in Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore.

Mosquito control is an effective way to prevent dengue fever.

Speaking at the press conference to announce the 5th series of events to respond to the National Day of Dengue Fever Prevention on the afternoon of June 12, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Dac Phu, Director of Preventive Medicine, The purpose of the program is to raise awareness of the community and strengthen the coordination of authorities and departments in the prevention and control of dengue fever. This year's event with the theme 'Community of action against dengue fever' was co-organized by the Ministry of Health and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee from May to August with many activities focused on propagating people to implement. good measures to prevent dengue, mosquito and larvae / larvae.

Organizing Committee to build a booth for 'Dengue Prevention and Control' during the Children's Health Care Day at 23/9 Park, communication on bus routes, organizing a short film contest 'Prevention and fighting' dengue fever ' . A delegation of 'Special vehicles for dengue prevention and control' will arrive in 8 provinces in Can Tho, Vinh Long, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ba Ria Vung Tau, Khanh Hoa, Da Nang and Dak Lak, to propagate the people of the defense. Anti-dengue fever.

On the morning of June 14, a rally of 3,000 people will be held in Phu My Hung urban area, District 7. Through this series of activities, the Ministry of Health calls on every citizen and every member of the household to be responsible. and join hands in the prevention and control of dengue fever with simple and practical actions aimed at the goal of "No larvae / bugs, no dengue fever".

Associate Professor, Dr. Phan Trong Lan, Director of the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, said that dengue fever is not yet vaccinated so people need to raise awareness of prevention by eliminating areas where larvae / larvae are proliferating. let them have time to develop into mosquitoes (7 day cycle).

Especially in the rainy season, it is recommended to avoid rainwater retaining in old objects, flower pots, tanks and lakes. Need to clean and clean these areas clean, dry and dry at least once a week. Cover jars, jars and containers to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Wear long-sleeved clothes and sleepwear. Chase mosquitoes with incense to remove mosquitoes, apply mosquito repellent or use mosquito nets. Spray insecticide chemicals according to instructions for use.

According to Lan, scientists around the world are studying to manufacture dengue vaccine . Particularly at Pasteur Institute, this work has been implemented since 2011 with satisfactory results. Experts aim to complete the vaccine in 2017 and expect to reduce the morbidity rate to 56.5%, reduce the death rate to 67.2%, reduce 80% of severe cases.

In order to call for close cooperation among ASEAN countries to join hands in disease prevention and to study and share experiences towards a community without dengue fever, at the ASEAN Minister of Health Meeting. The 10th time was held in Singapore in July 2010, representatives of organizations and related countries approved the decision to choose June 15 every year as 'ASEAN Day of Dengue Fever'. Accordingly, the rally will be held annually by each country and regional level to hold alternates every year in the member countries.