Nghe An is on the list of the Ministry of Health to inspect and monitor dengue fever prevention.
From the beginning of the year to July 29, there were a total of more than 105,000 cases of dengue fever, including 10 deaths, more than 3 times higher than the same period in 2018.
It is currently the peak of the dengue fever epidemic season. The epidemic is forecast to be complicated, with the risk of increasing the number of cases in many localities. In this situation, in August, the Ministry of Health will conduct 8 inspection teams in the following localities: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Thap, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Binh Dinh, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Gia Lai, Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Ninh Thuan, Phu Yen, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh.
The working groups are responsible for inspecting the implementation of the dengue fever prevention plan; the activities of the Steering Committee for Disease Prevention and Control; professional work on prevention, monitoring and handling of outbreaks, organizing mosquito/larva eradication campaigns; the role of authorities at all levels, mobilizing departments and organizations to participate in dengue fever prevention and control in the locality; admission and treatment; communication and response to the epidemic.
In addition, the delegation assessed and assessed the situation and proposed to the Provincial Steering Committee for Disease Prevention and Control measures to control dengue fever..
To strengthen the prevention and control of dengue fever, and resolutely prevent the epidemic from spreading, breaking out and prolonging, on July 29, the Minister of Health issued a directive on strengthening the prevention and control of dengue fever.
The Minister of Health requested the Department of Health of provinces and cities to strengthen monitoring, early detection and thorough handling of outbreaks; mobilize all resources in the province to respond to epidemic prevention work, resolutely not allowing the epidemic to spread and prolong.
Localities need to organize 3 major campaigns to kill mosquito larvae from the end of July to the end of the year, and organize well the collection, classification and treatment of patients.
The Ministry of Health recommends that people take measures to prevent and control dengue fever:
1. Cover all water containers tightly to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.
2. Weekly, take measures to kill mosquito larvae by releasing fish into large water containers; washing medium and small water containers, turning over containers that do not contain water; changing the water in flower vases; adding salt or oil or larvicidal chemicals to the bowl of water placed under the cupboard.
3. Weekly remove waste materials and natural water holes that do not allow mosquitoes to lay eggs such as bottles, jars, broken glass, coconut shells, broken jars, old tires/tires, bamboo holes, leaf sheaths...
4. Sleep under mosquito nets and wear long clothes to prevent mosquito bites even during the day.
5. Actively coordinate with the health sector in chemical spraying campaigns to prevent and control epidemics.
6. When you have a fever, go to a medical facility immediately for examination and treatment advice. Do not self-treat at home.
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