Dengue is a seasonal viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, either Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus. Dengue may mostly be mild, but can be severe, leading to death in rare cases if not managed well. Peak transmission season for dengue in Myanmar coincides with the monsoon. Preparedness for prevention and control of dengue is crucial before the monsoon. Community advocacy is key - as practiced by Yangon Region health authorities in June 2019 with the support of WHO and partners. This helped mobilize communities for active participation, so important for dengue prevention and control.
Chikungunya is also a viral disease transmitted by the same family of Aedes mosquito as dengue. Aedes mosquitoes mainly bite during the day. High fever, muscle and joint pain are common symptoms. Chikungunya shares clinical signs and symptoms with dengue. Prevention and control of dengue and chikungunya relies on controlling mosquito breeding sites through simple prevention measures. Our special factsheet Help prevent dengue & chikungunya, of 9 Sept 2019 has the details. It is available in English and Myanmar languages at https://bit.ly/2Oi27hE and https://bit.ly/2QhGMrz
Chikungunya is also a viral disease transmitted by the same family of Aedes mosquito as dengue. Aedes mosquitoes mainly bite during the day. High fever, muscle and joint pain are common symptoms. Chikungunya shares clinical signs and symptoms with dengue. Prevention and control of dengue and chikungunya relies on controlling mosquito breeding sites through simple prevention measures. Our special factsheet Help prevent dengue & chikungunya, of 9 Sept 2019 has the details. It is available in English and Myanmar languages at https://bit.ly/2Oi27hE and https://bit.ly/2QhGMrz