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Showing posts with label Dengue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dengue. Show all posts
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Friday, 13 November 2015
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Monday, 9 November 2015
Monday, 26 October 2015
Does Fogging work
No, it will not work.
In the long term control of dengue at least.
We have been fogging all our life. It is a well-known symptom of dengue. You can diagnose dengue from one kilometre away – by seeing the wafting fog filling up the air in your neighbourhood. It is so well known that people have become oblivious with fogging that they thought cigarette smoke can repel mosquitoes. Smoking is unhealthy. Fogging may save lives.
Despite the special effects that comes from your neighbourhood friendly fog men that look like Van Halen and Metallica making a theatrical entrance with a loud guitar roar and artificial smoke, the impact of fogging may not last, as you would, reminiscing the lingering effect of your first ever rock concert! For some, seeing the fog men at work create a false sense of security that whatever is causing the disease is under control.
Let us see some of the reasons why we should not depend too much on fogging.
http://www.mmgazette.com/7-reasons-why-fogging-will-not-kill-the-mosquitoes-dr-helmy-hazmi/
Saturday, 24 October 2015
Monday, 19 October 2015
Dengue on the decline
PETALING JAYA, Oct 18 — Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya has confirmed that the number of dengue cases has declined in the country.
He said the number has been decreasing since the end of June.
“The country’s dengue problem is now better than before,’’ Dr Hilmi said yesterday.
The numbers fluctuated by a few hundred cases, but the trend is on an overall decline.
“The situation is improving and we feel the ministry’s efforts in eradicating dengue via multiple programmes are successful.”
He said the ministry would continue monitoring the situation and reminded the public that the problem was not eradicated.
“This does not mean we can rest, eradicating dengue is an ongoing effort by taking necessary precautions as advised.”
He also commended the ministry’s officers who educated people on checking their premises for possible mosquito breeding places, and stressed the importance of proper rubbish disposal.
‘‘Our officers go out of their way to raise public interest in combatting dengue.
“The public are more receptive, thanks to continuous efforts in promoting frequent clean-up efforts at residential areas, being present at fogging exercises and more.’’
Dr Hilmi said it was not that the public was ignorant of dengue, but they needed motivation to participate in eradication efforts.
- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/dengue-on-the-decline#sthash.xCPe9HsB.dpuf
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