Cambodia to Prevent the Outbreak and Epidemic of Dengue Fever
BY BUTH REAKSMEY KONGKEA The Ministry of Health has taken measure to combat the outbreak and the epidemic of the dengue fever which will is most prominent during the rainy season. H.E. Dr. Eng Huoth, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Health, said that the dengue fever has quickly created health problems in developing countries especially the countries in the tropic region and in Southeast Asia region across the world. The breakout and epidemic of the dengue fever have increased in the region and the number of people who have been affected and died by dengue fever also has increased yearly, he said, adding that most people who get infected and die from dengue fever are children. “Dengue fever is considered a very serious disease which has threatens children under 15 and its outbreak and epidemic occurs nationwide both in cities and rural provinces or rural areas in the country,” he told the municipal and provincial health officers at a workshop on “situation control of outbreak an...
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