Campaign Launch
On August 15, 2013, the Bo Phut Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Koh Samui district, initiated a joint effort to combat Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Chikungunya Disease. Village health volunteers from groups 1-5 of Bo Phut subdistrict collaborated to launch the prevention and control campaign. The opening ceremony was presided over by Duangporn Boonmee, Director of Bo Phut Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, alongside members of the Municipal Council, municipal staff, and staff from the Public Health and Environment Department of Koh Samui Municipality.
Objectives
The primary goals of the campaign include reducing the incidence of dengue fever, fostering cooperation between citizens and community organizations, and controlling and preventing dengue fever on a regular and continuous basis. Additionally, the campaign aims to lower the density of Aedes mosquito larvae, which are responsible for transmitting the diseases.
Village Health Volunteer Project to Prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders
Raising Awareness
The Village Health Volunteer Project to Prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders focuses on providing knowledge and raising awareness about the importance of consuming iodized salt. Iodine is an essential component in the production of thyroid hormones, which play a crucial role in brain development and overall body growth.
Implementation
Both the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Chikungunya Disease Prevention and Control Campaign and the Village Health Volunteer Project to Prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders were proposed by village health volunteers belonging to groups 1-5 of the Bo Phut subdistrict. The projects aim to receive financial support and necessary supplies from the Koh Samui Municipality Health Insurance Fund to ensure their successful implementation and continued operation.
By undertaking these joint efforts, the communities within the Bo Phut subdistrict hope to create a healthier and safer environment for their residents, combating both vector-borne diseases and nutritional deficiencies that can have lasting effects on overall wellbeing.
