Dengue Fever Prevention Campaign Launched for Thai Children by Department of Disease Control & Uni.Charm

Dengue Fever Prevention Campaign Launched for Thai Children by Department of Disease Control & Uni.Charm

Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, together with Uni.Charm, campaign to support and educate Thai people to be safe from dengue fever. Especially young children under 3 years of age after finding that the sickness rate increased 8 times in 2023. Dr. Chanthana Phadungthots, Director of the Division of Insect-borne Diseases, Department of … Read more

Ministry of Public Health Approves Plan to Distribute Mosquito Repellent to Dengue Fever Patients, Saves Millions in Medical Expenses

Ministry of Public Health Approves Plan to Distribute Mosquito Repellent to Dengue Fever Patients, Saves Millions in Medical Expenses

The Ministry of Public Health meeting approved the Department of Disease Control. Assigned inspectors in every health zone to order hospitals under their jurisdiction to purchase and distribute ‘mosquito repellent’ to dengue fever patients. Symptoms are not severe. Treat at home. Apply continuously for 5 days to prevent mosquito bites. Spread the infection to other … Read more