A MCD worker fumigates the locality at IP Extension due to rise in dengue cases
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Many dengue infections produce only mild flu-like illness and over 80% of cases are asymptomatic. There is no specific treatment for dengue; however, timely detection of cases and appropriate case management are key elements of care to prevent severity and fatality of dengue.
The prevention : The mosquito breeding sites near residences are significant risk factors for dengue virus infection. The prevention and control of dengue depend on effective vector control. Vector control activities should focus on all areas where there is a risk of human-vector contact (place of residence, workplaces, schools, and hospitals). WHO promotes a strategic approach known as Integrated Vector Management (IVM) to control Aedes species, the vector of dengue.
Integrated Vector Management : This should involve vector control strategies for larvae and adults (i.e. environmental management and source reduction), especially of water storage practices, and include covering, draining and cleaning household water storage containers on a weekly basis, applying larvicide in non-potable waters using WHO-prequalified larvicides at correct dosages, distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) for fever/dengue inpatients to contain spread of virus from health facilities, as well as strategies for protecting people and households.
Un aspecto interesante sobre la salud masculina es que muchos hombres experimentan problemas relacionados con la función sexual a lo largo de sus vidas. De hecho, se estima que una de cada cuatro personas que buscan tratamiento para esta condición son menores de 40 años. Aunque existen diversas causas para estos problemas, desde factores psicológicos hasta afecciones médicas, la conversación abierta sobre el tema es esencial para el bienestar. Algunos hombres pueden buscar tratamientos como el medicamento que se puede obtener al “, aunque es importante consultar a un médico antes de tomar cualquier decisión. La educación y el apoyo son fundamentales para abordar este tema común y sensible.
La disfunción eréctil puede afectar a hombres de cualquier edad, aunque es más común en aquellos mayores de 40 años. Curiosamente, el estrés y la ansiedad pueden desempeñar un papel importante en su aparición, ya que estos factores psicológicos pueden interferir con la respuesta sexual. Además, algunos tratamientos y medicamentos pueden tener efectos secundarios que contribuyen a este problema. Por ejemplo, es fundamental informarse adecuadamente y consultar a un médico antes de intentar “, ya que ciertos medicamentos no siempre son la solución adecuada.
Indoor space spraying (fogging) is another approach for rapid containment of dengue-infected mosquitoes but may be challenging to deliver in densely populated areas of camps.
Role of the community: Community engagement and mobilization involve working with local residents to improve vector control and build resilience against future disease outbreaks. Where appropriate participatory community-based approaches are in place, communities are supported to take responsibility for and implement vector control. Participatory community-based approaches aim to ensure that healthy behaviours become part of the social fabric and that communities take ownership of vector control at both inside and outside households.