THE Public Health Ministry said today (Aug. 18) the number of dengue fever patients has risen to around 5,000-6,000 a week over the past four weeks and to cope with the situation emergency operation centres have been opened in 31 provinces and seven other districts, TV Channel 7 said. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the ministry’s
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Thailand hit by worst dengue fever outbreak in three years
THE government issued a warning today (June 12) for people to protect themselves and their children as the country is now going through the worst dengue fever outbreak in three years, Sanook.com said. Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said the Public Health Ministry urged the public to beware of
Read moreDengue fever to surge again this year
NAKHON RATCHASIMA province has received a warning from two ministries that dengue fever which has remained subdued for two years will surge again this year because immunity from the previous outbreak is waning, INN News said today (Mar. 30). Both Interior and Public Health ministries warned this northeastern province to brace for a stronger outbreak
Read moreMinistry warns Omicron symptoms overlap that of dengue fever
THE Public Health Ministry warned that some Omicron symptoms not only overlap flu but also dengue fever with those who get negative result via ATK but do not improve in 48 hours urged to undergo further tests, Amarin TV said today (Mar. 12) Dr. Somsak Ankasil, head of the Medical Services Department, said upto
Read moreWith pork prices rising, Nakhon Pathom residents turn to eating crocodile meat
AS pork prices have risen in Thailand recently with authorities this week confirming one case of African swine fever at a slaughterhouse in Nakhon Pathom province, some residents here have turned to eating crocodile meat instead as the price is attractively lower, Amarin TV said today (Jan. 13). Mrs. Uthaipornrung Thaweechai, 64, the owner of
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