Thursday 18 January 2024, 7.15am
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Revealing the forecast for 2024, there may be outbreaks of 3 diseases, consisting of COVID-19 and influenza. and dengue fever Collecting statistics from surveillance data. epidemiological in the past Ready to monitor seasonal diseases that affect people’s health.
Doctor Thongchai Keeratihatthaya, director general of the Department of Disease Control, said the Ministry of Public Health from the Department of Disease Control There is a modern information system. There is a prediction of the disease situation. that could cause an epidemic and diseases that need to be monitored based on information about epidemics and environmental factors that occur Able to predict disease and determine appropriate disease prevention and control measures. This year there will be special surveillance. Because it is predicted that epidemics of 3 diseases may occur in 2024 as follows:
1. COVID-19 disease It is considered a disease that requires careful monitoring of the situation due to mutations. continuously, even if most people have immunity It can reduce the severity in case of infection But attention must be paid to vulnerable groups 608 such as the elderly and diabetic patients. hypertension Chronic renal failure, obesity, cancer and pregnant women Who must be vaccinated at least once a year. If you go to a high-risk place, wear a mask and wash your hands often. In the last year 2023, a total of 652,868 cases were found, with 848 deaths. It is expected that there will be approximately 649,520 patients in 2024
2. Influence It is a respiratory disease like COVID-19, it is serious and can even cause death. In which people can receive the flu vaccination and COVID vaccination at the same time once a year. Information on the situation in 2023 found 460,325 cases of influenza, 29 deaths, and it is expected that in 2024 there will be approximately 346,110 cases.
AND 3. Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. In 2023, a total of 156,097 patients were detected, with 187 deaths, and it is expected that in 2024 there will be approximately 276,945 patients, with 280 deaths. Therefore, all citizens must help clean up their homes, collect waste and keep containers clean and tidy. Don’t let it become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Dr. Thongchai Added that in addition to the 3 diseases expected to have outbreaks, the Department of Disease Control continues to monitor diseases that have the potential to spread and affect public health. Whether it is a seasonal disease Or diseases that pose a problem for a specific group, consisting of 12 diseases as follows: 1. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease 2. Measles 3. Smallpox 4. Melioidosis (soil fever) 5. Leptospirosis 6. Ear fever 7. Zika virus disease 8. Chikungunya disease (Fever, joint pain, Aedes a Egypti) 9. Syphilis, 10. Gonorrhea, 11. AIDS and 12. Tuberculosis.
The Department of Disease Control continued to monitor diseases and health risks through every channel. Forecasts are made in advance to show potential trends in order to prepare response and emphasize preventive measures. regularly May people enjoy good health throughout 2024 and listen to information about diseases and health risks from government agencies. or if you have questions about diseases and health risks You can call for information on the toll-free number 1422 of the Department of Disease Control
2024-01-18 00:15:00
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