ภาพประกอบ: Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 18,043 since January, including 17 deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. A report from the Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health released on Wednesday said the highest number of dengue patients were reported in Lao capital Vientiane at 9,114. (Xinhua)

Dengue fever infections across Laos have reached 18,043 cases since January, including 17 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. (laotiantimes)

ภาพประกอบ: Dengue patients being treated at the Champasak hospital in southern Lao PDR. The country is struggling with its worst dengue outbreak in history. In August, public health facilities were stretched to their capacity. Credit: WHO/Dr. Luo

ภาพประกอบ: The Lao Ministry of Health urged authorities and people countrywide to remain vigilant and help control the spread of dengue fever. According to the World Health Organization, dengue is one of the fastest emerging infections and is currently the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease known, with Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore also seeing high incidence. (jclao)