VIENTIANE, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The dengue fever cases in Laos have reached 156 since January, according to a report by Lao Ministry of Health.
According to a report from the ministry on Friday, if people fall ill, they should suspect that dengue fever may be the cause of their illness and get a blood test at a hospital.
The ministry advised that every family should drain water in jars, vases and dishes, and should cover such containers to prevent more water from filling them up.
According to the World Health Organization, dengue fever is one of the fastest emerging infections, with Thailand, Laos, the Philippines and Singapore also seeing high incidences. The number of cases in the Western Pacific Region has more than doubled over the past 10 years. Enditem
