Watch for Dengue the season has started
Overview
Dengue is one of the most common mosquitoborne viral infections which can be life-threatening. The dengue season just started in Myanmar. Hence, the time for advocacy and preparedness is perfect. The national Vector borne disease control programme organized advocacy meetings in states and regions, with support of WHO, during May and June 2018. Social Ministers of affected states and regions, senior officials from Ministry of Health & Sports, WHO staff, and partner organizations actively participated in these meetings.
Key facts
During the recent dengue advocacy workshops in Ayeyarwaddy, Bago and Yangon Regions, WHO gave key following public health messages to help prevent dengue:
- seek advice of a health professional for early diagnosis;
- cover, empty and clean of domestic water storage containers on a weekly basis;
- environmental sanitation with proper waste disposal especially solid waste;
- remove artificial man-made mosquito breeding sites (vehicle tyres, cans, plastic bags);
- drain water collection points around the house; and
- raise community awareness for mosquito control.