The Ministry of Health continues its ongoing COVID-19 surveillance activities. Within a week from 8:00 PM on June 29, to 8:00 PM on July 6, a total of 839 laboratory samples were tested. Of these, 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were identified, resulting in a positivity rate of 0.36%. During this reporting period, there were no severe cases, no patients requiring intensive care, and no deaths due to COVID-19. While there is currently no concerning situation regarding COVID-19 transmission or deaths in the country, it's still essential to follow personal protective measures to prevent infection. For individuals at higher risk of severe illness and potential death if infected, such as elderly individuals (aged 60 and above), those with underlying conditions like diabetes, chronic lung disease, or cancer, pregnant mothers. A priority program for COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be implemented, and it's crucial for these individuals to get vaccinated. For more detailed information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Ministry of Health's website at moh.gov.mm.

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The risk of dengue is increasing rapidly in Nepal, with cases peaking in June, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. So far, 1,677 cases have been recorded over the past six months. Doctors warn that dengue poses greater risks to children, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, and obese individuals, and advise immediate testing if symptoms like high fever, nausea, or muscle pain appear.

 A Consultant Physician notes that while most patients recover at home, severe cases may require urgent hospital care due to complications like bleeding, vomiting, and dehydration.           

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The Ministry of Health continues its ongoing COVID-19 surveillance activities. Within a week from 8:00 PM on June 22, to 8:00 PM on June 29, a total of 2,314 laboratory samples were tested.

Of these, 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were identified, resulting in a positivity rate of 0.69%. During this reporting period, there were no severe cases, no patients requiring intensive care, and no deaths due to COVID-19. While there is currently no concerning situation regarding COVID-19 transmission or deaths in the country, it's still essential to follow personal protective measures to prevent infection.

For individuals at higher risk of severe illness and potential death if infected, such as elderly individuals (aged 60 and above), those with underlying conditions like diabetes, chronic lung disease, or cancer, pregnant mothers. A priority program for COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be implemented, and it's crucial for these individuals to get vaccinated. For more detailed information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Ministry of Health's website at moh.gov.mm.

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Mosquito-borne dengue fever was rarely a major problem in Bangladesh's coastal districts, but some hospitals are so full of those with the potentially deadly virus that patients are treated on the floor.

In the worst cases, intense viral fevers trigger bleeding, internally or from the mouth and nose. Barisal has recorded nearly half of the 7,500 dengue cases across Bangladesh this year, according to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research. Five people have died there this year with dengue fever, out of 31 deaths recorded across the entire country of some 170 million people.

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The Ministry of Health continues its ongoing COVID-19 surveillance activities. Within a week from 8:00 PM on June 15, to 8:00 PM on June 22, a total of 2,199 laboratory samples were tested.

Of these, 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were identified, resulting in a positivity rate of 1.32%. During this reporting period, there were no severe cases, no patients requiring intensive care, and no deaths due to COVID-19. While there is currently no concerning situation regarding COVID-19 transmission or deaths in the country, it's still essential to follow personal protective measures to prevent infection.

For individuals at higher risk of severe illness and potential death if infected, such as elderly individuals (aged 60 and above), those with underlying conditions like diabetes, chronic lung disease, or cancer, pregnant mothers.

A priority program for COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be implemented, and it's crucial for these individuals to get vaccinated. For more detailed information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Ministry of Health's website at moh.gov.mm.

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For the first time in the history of Turkmen medicine, local doctors successfully performed a neurosurgical operation on a newborn with a diagnosis of “occlusive hydrocephalus. The patient was a one-month-old child from the Balkan velayat. The operation was performed at a domestic medical institution by Turkmen specialists and was successful. The baby’s condition is assessed as stable.

This case has become a landmark example of the development of high-tech medicine in the country. Turkmenistan is actively investing in strengthening the medical infrastructure, as well as in training specialists capable of performing complex surgical interventions at the level of international standards.

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The heatwave gripping Japan has turned deadly. Officials in the central prefecture of Gifu say one person has died from suspected heatstroke. A 90-year-old man was found lying in a field in the town of Ikeda on Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to a hospital but later pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, Tokyo Fire Department officials say that as of  on Thursday, 100 people in the capital aged between 11 and 97 had been taken to hospital during the day for suspected symptoms of heatstroke. The officials say one of them is in critical condition while two others are in serious condition.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Examiner's Office says two people in their 70s who died in the capital this month are believed to have suffered heatstroke. It says they were not using air conditioners at the time of their deaths.

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During the rainy season, various types of mushrooms often grow in forests and areas around trees, so the Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to consumers to avoid mushroom poisoning.
Among naturally grown mushrooms, some are safe, but some are so poisonous that they can cause severe poisoning and even death, the Department of Public Health has warned.
The appearances of poisonous mushrooms include a sack-like base, a ring on the stem, sparse scales, white gills, bright colours on the cap, and the release of green spores.
Ingestion of toxic mushrooms can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea within 20 minutes to four hours of eating, and even death in severe cases. Moreover, it can cause brain and nervous system damage, resulting in confusion, hyperactivity, and depression.
With symptoms and severity depending on the type of mushroom, the amount of toxins (for instance: Cyclopeptides, Gyromitrin, Orellanine, and Muscarine among others), age, and personal immune system, the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions are more likely to experience severe poisoning.
If consumers experience poisonous symptoms, they should seek medical attention immediately and be taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. The best prevention is to avoid eating unfamiliar, suspicious, poisonous and never-eaten mushrooms, it said. — Htun Htun/ZN

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

ON the occasion of World Oral Health Day, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed brought attention towards the need for prioritizing oral health to tackle diseases and bring about positive health outcomes in South-East Asia.
“World Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20 March, draws attention to oral health being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life.
Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people,” Wazed said.
She noted that the World Health Organization is calling on the countries of the South-East Asia Region and partners for accelerated action, reiterating the commitments of the Bangkok Declaration “No Health Without Oral Health”, adopted at the WHO Global Oral Health Meeting in November 2024. She noted that oral diseases and conditions cause physical symptoms, functional limitations, and a detrimental impact on emotional, mental and social well-being. Among the six WHO regions, South-East Asia reports the highest number — approximately 900 million cases of oral diseases and conditions — reflecting the region’s large population. Our region also has the highest burden of oral cancer among all WHO regions. — ANI

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

NAY PYI TAW March 19

Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, accompanied by Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Aung, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the Commander of the Eastern Command, and other res ponsible officials, visited and delivered words of encouragement to officers, other ranks, and members of the People's Militia (Local) who are receiving treatment at the military hospital in Aungban Town, Shan State (South), this morning.

First, the Vice-Senior General and party arrived at the local military hospital in Aungban Town, where they were welcomed and greeted by the hospital commandant, military medical officers, and responsible officials.

Subsequently, the commandant briefed the Vice-Senior General on the current healthcare services provided to officers, other ranks, members of the People's Militia (Local), and local civilians, as well as other necessary requirements, in the hospital's conference hall. The Vice-Senior General provided guidance and addressed the necessary needs.

Following this, the Vice-Senior General and his entourage individually inquired about the health conditions of the officers, other ranks, and members of the People's Militia (Local) who were injured while performing national defence and security duties and are now receiving treatment at the hospital. They offered words of encouragement and provided food.

Similarly, the wife of the Vice-Senior General, Daw Than Than Nwe, and her entourage visited the women and children's ward, where they met with patients receiving treatment, offered words of encouragement, and distributed food.

Later, the Vice-Senior General presented gifts and cash rewards to the healthcare staff serving at the hospital, which were received by the responsible officials.

Source: https://myawady.net.mm/