World health day 2014 theme is
vector borne diseases; small bite big
treat. World health day is celebrated on April 7 every year to mark founding of
WHO in 1948.
Vectors are organisms that
transmit pathogens and parasites from an infected human (or Animal) to another
human being. They are most commonly found in tropical areas and places where
access to clean drinking water and safe sanitation hampered.
At this moment provides an
opportunity for individual in every community to engage in various activities,
in other to have better awareness and understanding, encourage families to take
better action to protect themselves from these kind of diseases.
In Timor-Leste, we are still
facing challenges for three vectors borne diseases, Malaria, Dengue and
Lymphatic filariasis.
Data showed that the incidence
rate of malaria is less than 1 per 1000 population, 540 dengue cases till last
Friday and 17.5 % of lymphatic filariasis zero prevalence rates.
In recent years, a new commitment
from the Health Department, regional and global initiatives with the support
from foundations, United Nations, non-government organizations, private sector
and scientific community, has helped to reduce significantly the incidence and
mortality rates.
In closing, I would like to
emphasize that working together is very essential in making the Timorese
people healthier in every single aspects of life (Health, Economic,
education, etc).
Thank you very much.
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