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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The severe dengue outbreak in Timor-Leste had significant destructive impacts starting from January 2022:</p><ul><li>The death toll reached 20 by January 31, 2022</li><li>Total of 853 cases reported in Dili alone</li><li>Health system faced severe shortages of doctors and other health professionals</li><li>Repurposing of Covid-19 isolation facilities to treat dengue patients</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To prevent and manage dengue fever, individuals should:</p><ul><li>Stay indoors during peak mosquito activity times (early morning and late afternoon)</li><li>Use mosquito repellents containing DEET or other effective ingredients</li><li>Wear long sleeves and pants to reduce skin exposure</li><li>Sleep under mosquito nets, especially in communities with high infection rates</li><li>Remove standing water around residential areas to eliminate mosquito breeding sites</li><li>If symptoms of dengue appear, seek medical attention promptly and avoid self-medication with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit with:</p><ul><li>Insect repellent and mosquito nets</li><li>First aid kit, including oral rehydration salts if dehydration occurs</li><li>Essential medications and a thermometer</li><li>Bottled water and non-perishable food items for at least three days</li><li>Flashlight, batteries, and a fully charged mobile phone</li></ul>
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Timor-Leste experiences a severe dengue outbreak in early 2022 with over 850 cases and 20 deaths reported by January 31.

Severe Dengue Outbreak in Timor-Leste - Jan 2022

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In early 2022, Timor-Leste experienced a dramatic surge in dengue fever cases, marking the deadliest outbreak in recent history. The epidemic, declared a major public health concern by the Timor-Leste government on January 15, affected 12 out of 13 municipalities. Dili, the capital, bore the brunt with 853 cases, accounting for 66% of the national total. Children aged 1-14 years were the most affected, with significant challenges exacerbated by a lack of medical personnel and strained health infrastructure.

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