YANGON, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Ministry of Health has been implementing preventive measures to prevent the outbreak of acute diarrhea during the rainy season, state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on Thursday.
The health ministry also issued a statement outlining several preventive measures against acute diarrhea, the report said.
These included washing hands before and after preparing food, after touching dirt and trash, and after using the toilet. The public is also urged to maintain personal hygiene, use sanitary toilets, drink boiled water, eat thoroughly cooked food, and cover food to prevent contamination by flies.
The ministry also noted that acute diarrhea can occur in any season but is more common during the monsoon and the end of the rainy season, the report said.
The rainy season in Myanmar typically begins in mid-May and continues through October.
The health ministry also emphasized the importance of clean food, clean hands, clean water, and clean toilets in preventing diarrhea outbreaks, the report said.
MRTV reported that Yangon region, Ayeyarwady region, and Mon state recorded the highest number of diarrhea cases in 2024.
To address the situation, the Ministry of Health is conducting public awareness campaigns, monitoring high-risk areas, and preparing public hospitals to treat potential patients, if necessary, the report said. ■
