ZIKAVIRUS-THAILANDThaihealthofficialsarewarningofanincreaseinZikaviruscases,particularlyincertainprovinces,duringtherainyseasonThevirus,spreadbymosquitoes,usuallycausesmildsymptomsbutcancauseseverebirthdefectsinbabiesborntoinfectedmothersTopreventthespread,thepublicisadvisedtoeliminatemosquitobreedingsitesandprotectthemselvesfrombitesproMED
Thai health officials are warning of an increase in Zika virus cases, particularly in certain provinces, during the rainy season. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, usually causes mild symptoms but can cause severe birth defects in babies born to infected mothers. To prevent the spread, the public is advised to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect themselves from bites.
Thai health officials are warning of an increase in Zika virus cases, particularly in certain provinces, during the rainy season. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, usually causes mild symptoms but can cause severe birth defects in babies born to infected mothers. To prevent the spread, the public is advised to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect themselves from bites.
Earthquake-MyanmarandThailandAstrongmagnitudeearthquakestrucknorthwesternMyanmar,causingsignificantdamageinMandalayandotherregionsThequakewasalsofeltinBangkok,Thailand,andYunnan,ChinaFundacioniO
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Myanmar, causing significant damage in Mandalay and other regions. The quake was also felt in Bangkok, Thailand, and Yunnan, China.
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Myanmar, causing significant damage in Mandalay and other regions. The quake was also felt in Bangkok, Thailand, and Yunnan, China.
Malaria-ThailandThailandreported,malariacasesinthethirdquarterof(July–September),anincreaseof%comparedtothesameperiodinPfalciparum+mixedcasesandPvivaxconstituted%and%ofthecases,respectivelyFundacioniO
Thailand reported 5,206 malaria cases in the third quarter of 2023 (July – September), an increase of 48% compared to the same period in 2022. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 4% and 95%. of the cases, respectively.
Thailand reported 5,206 malaria cases in the third quarter of 2023 (July – September), an increase of 48% compared to the same period in 2022. P. falciparum + mixed cases and P. vivax constituted 4% and 95%. of the cases, respectively.
Zika-ThailandThaihealthauthoritieshavereportedanincreaseincasesofZikavirusinthecountryin(%comparedto)Atleastcasesreported,includingpregnantwomenandnewbornsaffected(casesinandin)
Thevirushasactivetransmissioninthesouthofthecountry(Phuket,Krabi,KoJumandKoLanta)andarecentcaseinKoSamuiFundacioniO
Thai health authorities have reported an increase in cases of Zika virus in the country in 2023 (300% compared to 2022). At least 758 cases reported, including 33 pregnant women and 13 newborns affected (190 cases in 2022 and 63 in 2021).
The virus has active transmission in the south of the country (Phuket, Krabi, Ko Jum and Ko Lanta) and a recent case in Ko Samui.
Thai health authorities have reported an increase in cases of Zika virus in the country in 2023 (300% compared to 2022). At least 758 cases reported, including 33 pregnant women and 13 newborns affected (190 cases in 2022 and 63 in 2021).
The virus has active transmission in the south of the country (Phuket, Krabi, Ko Jum and Ko Lanta) and a recent case in Ko Samui.
Malaria-SouthEastAsiaInApr-June,GreaterMekongsubregion(GMS)countriesreportedmalariacasesOMS
In Apr-June 2023, Greater Mekong subregion (GMS) countries reported 7142 malaria cases.
In Apr-June 2023, Greater Mekong subregion (GMS) countries reported 7142 malaria cases.
