Dengue Fever Cases Exceed 20,000 in Laos, Resulting in 11 Deaths
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Vientiane, Dec 27 (NationPress) The count of dengue fever cases in Laos has exceeded 20,000, with 11 fatalities reported thus far this year, as stated by the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday.
The ministry's Center of Information and Education for Health indicated that the most significant number of cases was recorded in the capital, Vientiane, with 5,761 cases.
This outbreak has resulted in 11 deaths, with casualties including four in Luang Prabang province, three in the capital, two in Sekong province, and one each in Luang Namtha and Vientiane province.
The health ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant and assist in controlling the spread of this mosquito-borne viral disease, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Furthermore, the ministry has called upon health officials and medical personnel across Laos to enhance the management of dengue fever cases to avert a serious outbreak.
Previously, on October 31, Xinhua news agency reported that dengue cases in Laos had reached 18,105 since January, including 11 fatalities, according to the Ministry of Health.
A report released by the ministry's Centre of Information and Education for Health noted that the highest case numbers were in Vientiane, with 5,170 cases reported, followed by 3,953 cases in Sekong province and 1,769 in Luang Prabang province.
The dengue fever outbreak has led to 11 deaths, with four in Luang Prabang province, three in the national capital, two in Sekong province, and one each in Luang Namtha and Vientiane province.
The ministry has urged health officials and medical staff across Laos to improve the management of dengue fever cases to prevent a significant outbreak.
Medical personnel at provincial and district hospitals and health centres have been encouraged to expand their knowledge and provide effective services to the public, according to the ministry.
Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly the Aedes aegypti species. It is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions globally. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and nausea. In severe cases, it can cause complications such as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which can be life-threatening. While there is no specific treatment for dengue, supportive care, including fluid management, can alleviate symptoms. Preventive measures focus on controlling mosquito populations and avoiding bites through the use of repellents, nets, and the elimination of breeding sites.
