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Malaria and dengue fever cases likely to increase this year in Thailand

14 Sept 11:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thai health officials forecast a significant 3-4 fold surge in malaria and dengue fever cases this year, following a substantial rise in 2022.
Last year, Thailand recorded over 10,000 malaria cases and 45,000 dengue cases, resulting in 33 fatalities, with most malaria cases concentrated in border provinces.
Authorities urge immediate medical consultation for post-mosquito bite illness, advising against self-medication with NSAIDs, and stress prevention through bite protection and breeding ground elimination.
Effective prevention strategies include eliminating mosquito breeding sites and controlled use of chemicals, with ULV fumigation showing high efficacy in trials across several provinces.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).