Laos has recorded 5,781 cases of dengue fever, including 11 deaths, since the beginning of this year, the country’s Ministry of Health said in a press release on September 2.
Vientiane (VNA) – Laos has recorded 5,781 cases of denguefever, including 11 deaths, since the beginning of this year, the country’sMinistry of Health said in a press release on September 2.
On September 1 alone, 51 new infection cases and one death from the disease wereconfirmed, according to the press release.
The highest number of dengue patients was recorded in the capital cityof Vientiane at 1,338, while 680 cases were reported in Bolikhamxay province, 606cases in Vientiane province, and 571 cases in Bokeo province.
Of the 11 deaths, four were recorded in the capital city of Vientiane,two in Bolikhamxay and Khammuan each, one each in Xayaboury, Xieng Khuang, andSavannakhet province.
Facing the spread of the outbreak, Lao health authoritieshave urged people to clear potential mosquito breeding sites around their homesand workplaces to help control the spread of the disease. People have also beenrecommended to visit medical establishments for check-ups if they fall ill.
Dengue fever is a major challenge for Laos’ health sector. It recorded 74fatalities among more than 37,000 cases of infection last year, with the numberof deaths up four-fold against 2018 despite disease prevention efforts beingimplemented./.
Leaders of Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) countries have spoken highly of their cooperation over the last two years and how it has contributed to improving living standards among people in the region, according to Lao media.
A total of 5,427 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Laos so far this year, with nine fatalities, the Health Ministry of Laos said on August 25.
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