Thailand is currently facing a severe dengue fever outbreak as the rainy season and El Niño approaches, posing a significant threat to public health. The number of cases has surged to alarming levels this year, with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) warning that it could reach a three-year high. To combat this this disease, health authorities are urging local agencies to intensify efforts in curbing the breeding cycle of mosquitoes, which are the carriers of dengue.
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