MOPH warns of 3 deadly diseases in rainy season

BANGKOK, 17 September 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has warned the public to guard themselves against dengue fever, influenza and the hand, foot and mouth disease as they are particularly widespread in the rainy season.

According to Director-General of the Disease Control Department Dr. Sopon Mekton, dengue fever has sickened more than 70,000 people and killed 62 since January.

Read more: NNT

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