Kangadrool Supersonic November 23, 2020 Share November 23, 2020 (edited) On 11/21/2020 at 8:59 AM, Victor68 said: 1 of the biggest problem is, there no single ministry taking care of dengue. Who is responsible for blocked public drains? When there is no action, who can you refer matter to? MP? Create another ministry lor - Ministry of Mosquitoes. So, as long as mosquitoes issues is involved, be it inside, outside, drains, pathways....., call the Ministry of Mosquitoes. Edited November 23, 2020 by Kangadrool ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic November 23, 2020 Share November 23, 2020 36 minutes ago, Kangadrool said: Create another ministry lor - Ministry of Mosquitoes. So, as long as mosquitoes issues is involved, be it inside, outside, drains, pathways....., call the Ministry of Mosquitoes. Creating a Ministry of Mosquitoes got use? Even you see the Ministry of Transport, also dont know what the people inside that ministry do? And transport still have so many issues? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic November 23, 2020 Share November 23, 2020 we got more death from dengue then cov19.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic November 23, 2020 Share November 23, 2020 48 minutes ago, 13177 said: Creating a Ministry of Mosquitoes got use? Even you see the Ministry of Transport, also dont know what the people inside that ministry do? And transport still have so many issues? A bit got use lah. At least one point of contact, instead of being pushed here and there. LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic November 23, 2020 Share November 23, 2020 (edited) On 11/21/2020 at 11:25 AM, Victor68 said: then the Oneservice apps is a failure liao. Just for show. Maybe your Oneservice app is not working. Mine is working fine Edited November 23, 2020 by inlinesix 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwaver Turbocharged May 18, 2022 Share May 18, 2022 https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-consider-selective-use-of-dengvaxia-vaccine-for-seniors Consider selective use of Dengvaxia vaccine for seniors I wish to comment on and give more information regarding The Straits Times' report on the dengue surge in Singapore (Dengue cases cross 8,000 mark within first 5 months of this year, May 15). For readers' information, a safe and effective vaccine to protect people from dengue infection, Dengvaxia, has been available and approved for use in Singapore by the Health Sciences Authority since October 2016. This vaccination, however, is not recommended for those who have not had dengue infection before, as an increased risk of hospitalisation for dengue and severe dengue has been observed. In my considered view, this caution may not apply as much to the elderly above 65 who, because of their age, would have been exposed to the dengue virus before in their younger years, or might actually have had dengue with no or mild symptoms. And because older people are at higher risk of severe dengue and death, I feel the judicious use of the vaccine - with a check for previous infection - for this segment of the population can add significantly to the tools we have to fight dengue. Perhaps it could be considered as a potential preventive measure in addition to the proven public health interventions already in place? Tikki Pang (Professor) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic August 21, 2022 Share August 21, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 7:56 AM, Windwaver said: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-consider-selective-use-of-dengvaxia-vaccine-for-seniors Consider selective use of Dengvaxia vaccine for seniors I wish to comment on and give more information regarding The Straits Times' report on the dengue surge in Singapore (Dengue cases cross 8,000 mark within first 5 months of this year, May 15). For readers' information, a safe and effective vaccine to protect people from dengue infection, Dengvaxia, has been available and approved for use in Singapore by the Health Sciences Authority since October 2016. This vaccination, however, is not recommended for those who have not had dengue infection before, as an increased risk of hospitalisation for dengue and severe dengue has been observed. In my considered view, this caution may not apply as much to the elderly above 65 who, because of their age, would have been exposed to the dengue virus before in their younger years, or might actually have had dengue with no or mild symptoms. And because older people are at higher risk of severe dengue and death, I feel the judicious use of the vaccine - with a check for previous infection - for this segment of the population can add significantly to the tools we have to fight dengue. Perhaps it could be considered as a potential preventive measure in addition to the proven public health interventions already in place? Tikki Pang (Professor) This dengue vaccine is for age 12 year old to 45 year old? Dont know why until now they still cannot have cure for dengue, even though dengue has been around for so long? Anyway, my area just removed from red zone dengue cluster in last month, recently back to red zone again! And this time NEA officer even come into our house for inspection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic January 20 Author Share January 20 Dengue cases highest in over a year, but recent storms may bring relief https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/highest-number-of-dengue-cases-in-over-a-year-but-recent-heavy-rains-may-see-fall-in-cases some of the places I frequent are yellow or red quite a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor68 Turbocharged January 25 Share January 25 (edited) In our tropical country, almost impossible to eradicate mosquitoes breeding. However, not enough efforts was done in my opinion. NEA choose the simpler way or just fumigate driving a truck along the road which did almost nothing to breeding. Drains were hardly cleared due to lack of manpower. Once public drains was under PUB, then ENV, then nobody. Who actually inspect them? Edited January 25 by Victor68 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 25 Share January 25 On 11/20/2020 at 10:25 AM, Blueray said: Tool kits to prevent mosquito breeding to be given to about 75,000 landed homes, as dengue cases remain high Rich people problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic February 23 Author Share February 23 Zika possibly being transmitted in Boon Lay Place; residents urged to protect themselves https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/authorities-keeping-close-watch-on-boon-lay-place-for-possible-zika-transmission 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 23 Share February 23 On 2/23/2024 at 9:49 AM, Blueray said: Zika possibly being transmitted in Boon Lay Place; residents urged to protect themselves https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/authorities-keeping-close-watch-on-boon-lay-place-for-possible-zika-transmission Think at boon lay ave which is nearby also have very high dengue cases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yishunite Turbocharged February 23 Share February 23 My ma tio dengue last month. Apparently her area in AMK many cases. Heng recover before CNY lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic February 23 Share February 23 On 2/23/2024 at 4:24 PM, yishunite said: My ma tio dengue last month. Apparently her area in AMK many cases. Heng recover before CNY lol Dengue more difficult to prevent than covid. As you cannot control the mozzie from biting you even you have done the preventive measures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic February 23 Author Share February 23 On 2/23/2024 at 4:46 PM, 13177 said: Dengue more difficult to prevent than covid. As you cannot control the mozzie from biting you even you have done the preventive measures. iirc, for the past 2 years, dengue fatalities > covid fatalities. just surprised that so little advisories re dengue. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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