National Dengue Day 2024: Dengue, a disease spread by mosquitoes, is very dangerous. Which takes the lives of thousands of people every year. Be it summer or rainy season, dengue cases start increasing rapidly every year. Let us know its symptoms and how to prevent it. Dengue remains a serious problem not only for India but for many countries of the world.
As the heat increases, dengue cases start increasing in many parts of the world. But this year the situation is worse than other years. You will be surprised to know that this disease has wreaked so much havoc in Latin American and Caribbean countries that the army has become involved to control it. Medicines and treatment are being provided to the patients by setting up camps at various places. More than 60 lakh cases have been received within 4 months. This disease is being linked to global warming.
What is the situation of dengue in other countries of the world?
Brazil is the country most affected by dengue. About 4.25 lakh dengue cases have been reported between January and April 2024. This is 1.8 percent of the total population. Till now, more than 2 thousand people have died due to this disease. This is the highest number of deaths due to dengue fever so far.
Dengue havoc in Brazil
Emergency has been declared regarding this disease in 26 states of Brazil. Army soldiers are building a field hospital. Where people will be treated. Camps are being set up at various places in the capital Brazil. Where the patients will be kept. Those who will not get space in hospitals. They will be kept in these camps and treated. If we look at it, the peak season is still left. It is also being estimated that this situation may worsen further in May-June.
Dengue figures in these countries
Peru is completely in the grip of dengue. Emergency has been declared in this country regarding this disease. More than 1.5 lakh patients have come to Peru in the last 4 months. There have been 117 deaths. Apart from this, people in countries like Argentina, Mexico, Uruguay and Chile are also suffering from dengue.
Dengue cases occur every year in Central American countries and Mexico. Whereas very few cases have been seen in Chile and Uruguay. According to the American Health Organization, an organization working with the ‘World Health Organization’, fewer cases are coming to Uruguay than before.
Reason behind increase in dengue cases
The reason behind this is believed to be climate change. In the last 30 years, the temperature in Latin American countries has increased by 0.2 degrees Celsius every decade. According to the State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean report for the year 2022, not only the climate is changing but the number of mosquitoes has also increased more than before. The most surprising thing is that different species of mosquitoes also grow in hot temperatures. This is the reason why the situation is worsening in Latin America and the Caribbean.
El Nino pattern is also a reason
When the temperature drops below 15 degrees Celsius in winter, mosquitoes reduce in this temperature. These temperatures are not even possible to reach in these countries. At the same time, due to El Nino pattern the number of mosquitoes has also increased. Due to which the temperature in these areas has increased significantly. This weather pattern has started in the Caribbean and Latin America since last year.
What did the World Health Organization say about dengue?
The havoc of dengue has increased very rapidly in Latin America and Caribbean countries. Due to this, the need for vaccine for this disease has also increased. Many things have been said about dengue vaccine. According to the research of the World Health Organization, if people who have not had dengue take the vaccine, then the first time they get dengue, it can be much more serious. Therefore, WHO says that whenever a mosquito bites, drink more fluids and take medicines to avoid infection.
There are no dengue mosquitoes in these countries
You will be surprised to know that there are only 4 countries in the world where dengue and malaria mosquitoes are not found even after searching. Which includes New Caledonia, Iceland, the Seychelles, French Polynesia.
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