Laos Sees Sharp Rise In Dengue Fever Cases In 2022
Laos reported 32,364 cases of dengue fever in 2022, a significant increase from 1,400 cases in 2021
Read moreLaos reported 32,364 cases of dengue fever in 2022, a significant increase from 1,400 cases in 2021
Read moreThe 21 deaths included six in Attapeu, five in Vientiane, three each in Luang Namtha and Saravan, two in Xieng Khuang, and one each in Sekong and Oudomxay province.
Read moreThe highest number of dengue patients was reported in Vientiane capital
Read moreOn August 7, the Centre of Information and Education for Health, under the Ministry of Health, reported that 15,661 people had contracted dengue fever so far this year and 16 people are known to have died from the virus.
Read moreAll sectors of society and government need to assist, lead and cooperate in preventing and combatting dengue fever using standard control measures.
Read moreThe Vientiane Health Department has instructed the capital’s nine district health offices to fine home owners if health authorities repeatedly find mosquito larvae in or around their property.
Read moreMore than 4,000 cases of dengue were recorded from January to June 26, while four people have died from the virus
Read moreThe highest number of 1,457 dengue patients were recorded in the Lao capital Vientiane
Read moreThe Lao Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 142 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of infections to 5,923, and 11 deaths were recorded.
Read moreHealth authorities say officials and the public have achieved excellent results in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, but Laos now needs to prevent an outbreak of a virulent form of dengue fever this rainy season.
Read moreSource: Xinhua Dengue cases in Laos have reached 2,345 with seven deaths since January, Lao Ministry of Health reported in
Read moreLaos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever.
Read moreHealth authorities are advising provincial health departments to actively monitor their areas in the fight against dengue fever, as the prevalence of the disease in the provinces is higher this year than last.
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