Dengue remains a global and regional threat, placing a substantial public health burden on all communities despite medical and scientific advances. Therefore, Dengue Day is also internationally observed.
In view of the current situation of dengue epidemic in ASEAN member states, the 10th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting 2010 designated June 15 as “ASEAN Dengue Prevention Day.” Since then, June 15 has served as an important regional initiative to increase information exchange and raise awareness about dengue prevention, control and intervention methods.
Building on a rapidly emerging global consensus, the International Society for Abandoned Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) launched a global dengue awareness campaign in 2018, which included asking requested the United Nations and WHO to establish World Dengue Day.
In addition, ISNTD has established an international, multidisciplinary Dengue Advisory Group that includes partners from the Ministry of Health, research and academia, NGOs and civil society. Thus, on the occasion of the ASEAN Dengue Day 2021 and the inaugural World Dengue Day, ISNTD and ADVA co-organized the ISNTD-ADVA World Dengue Day Forum.
Dengue fever: Some information you need to know
Although dengue is caused by mosquitoes, although it is treatable, if the person gets sick a second time, it is thought that the disease is also likely to become more severe, life-threatening.
Here are some facts you should know about dengue fever:
- Dengue fever is transmitted by female mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti. The female mosquito is infected with any of the four dengue viruses.
- After an infected mosquito bites a person, symptoms begin to develop on the body within 3 to 14 days.
- Although there is no antiviral drug to treat dengue, early diagnosis and clinical treatment can help patients. People with dengue fever should drink plenty of water.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
- High fever
- Headache
- Rash
- Muscle and joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Tired
Tips to Control Dengue
- Water from refrigerators and other small containers (plastic containers, buckets, used car tires, water coolers, pet bowls and vases) should be cleaned and discarded at least once. times a week.
- Containers of water must be kept tightly closed at all times.
- Everyone should wear long-sleeved clothing that covers the skin during the broadcast (rainy) season.
- Use mosquito nets or creams when sleeping during the day.
- Use spray during the day to avoid mosquito bites and drink plenty of water.
What is needed is
each individual understands the consequences of dengue and the measures they must take to avoid catching the disease. Every member of the public can play an important role in dengue prevention. So let’s unite together and eradicate dengue fever once and for all.
Source: Medindia
