Nghe An Health Department discusses ways to thoroughly resolve dengue fever epidemic
(Baonghean.vn) - In Dien Chau, dengue fever epidemics occur every year, with dozens of people infected. The recurrence of dengue fever epidemics here is truly a matter of concern for the health sector and the people.
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| In recent years, Dien Chau district has been a key area for dengue fever in the province. In 2018, the whole district had 56 cases concentrated in 3 communes: Dien Thinh, Dien Bich and Dien Ngoc. Photo: Thanh Chung |
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| On the afternoon of December 19, the working group of the Department of Health surveyed and inspected the work of preventing and controlling dengue fever in Dien Chau district. Photo: Tu Thanh |
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| During inspections at Dien Ngoc and Dien Bich communes, the delegation found that people's initiative in participating in dengue fever prevention was not high. Photo: Tu Thanh |
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| Many households still have the habit of using water containers for daily activities but do not clean them regularly, creating breeding grounds for mosquito larvae. Photo: Tu Thanh |
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| Many objects containing mosquito larvae were found in Dien Ngoc commune. In 2018, Dien Ngoc had 52 cases of dengue fever. The dengue fever outbreak here has been recurring for the past 3 years. Photo: Tu Thanh |
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| Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh, Director of the Department of Health, requested the local Party Committee and authorities of Dien Chau district to resolutely prevent dengue fever, especially regularly instructing people to clean the environment and kill mosquito larvae. Photo: Tu Thanh |
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| In the coming time, the health sector and Dien Chau district will strengthen coordination to thoroughly resolve the dengue fever epidemic. Photo: Tu Thanh |
