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My background is essentially non-medical and I’m from the Republic of Fiji located in the South Pacific. Currently we are facing a major dengue outbreak alongside with a shortage of IV saline fluid. I’m wondering how traditionally in India dengue was treated before modern western medicine became prevalent. Another question in mind is how did India managed to treat dengue with limited resources. Are there still traditional methods of treating dengue in India where there may be lack of medical access?
I’m also interested in what is the current status of repurposed medications that can be used to treat dengue.
Furthermore, the use of AI artificial intelligence to look for medications that can be repurposed for the treatment of diseases like dengue.
Hello I have read your concern regarding dengue. There is no proper medications available to treat the dengue in my knowledge. All we can do is to stay hydrated so drink a lot of water.Maintain the electrolyte balance.Pappaya and other platelet increasing fruits can be added to your diet.
Hi there, The fact that resources are so few in some places is truly unfortunate! I believe papaya leaf juice, which has been proven in certain studies to help with the platelet count is often used in Indian traditional medical practices like Ayurveda. It would be interesting to explore these methods but as you mentioned, the integration of AI might offer even more efficient treatments moving forward.
Symptomatic management is the only way to manage dengue.
Hydration is the key.
Papaya leaf extract is used to improve Platelet Count. Here we have a pill named Caripill which is used in practice.
Observe and stay cautious after day 5, a period when complications can occur.
This period is critical phase where patient can land in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever or Dengue Shock Syndrome.
These complications tend to occur after initial phase of fever, typically around the 3rd to 7th day of illness.
Close monitoring is necessary to recognise the signs of complications at an early stage.
Vaccine Preventable Disease?
Answer to this is partially yes.
Vaccine: Dengvaxia
Indication: Individuals aged 6 to 45 years with laboratory-confirmed previous dengue.
The reason it is given to already vaccinated or previously infected individuals is because Dengvaxia can pose a risk of a more serious form of Dengue in people who have never been infected with dengue before. In individuals with prior exposure to the virus, the vaccine works more effectively by boosting their immunity against the virus.
It’s concerning the dengue outbreak and IV saline shortage in Fiji. Traditionally in India, before modern medicine became widespread, dengue-like fevers were managed using natural remedies such as papaya leaf juice (believed to help increase platelet count), giloy tulsi, and hydration with coconut water and herbal infusions.
It is intense dengue outbreak and saline fluid shortage in Fiji it is a major issue but dengue is curable you just have to given proper treatment and take proper medicine and besides of medicine you can also do other treatment which is traditionally in india like papaya, goat milk and cinnamon and many more
“Fiji’s Growing Dengue Epidemic: A Perfect Storm of Public Health Issues, Healthcare Stress, and Climate Change”
With reported cases of dengue soaring beyond 5,000 in early 2025 alone, the Republic of Fiji is currently dealing with its biggest outbreak in recent memory. More than just seasonal disease fluctuations, this epidemic serves as a frightening example of how post-pandemic travel surges, weakened healthcare infrastructure, and climate change can all combine to cause a public health emergency.
#Important worrying elements include:
*The concurrent spread of two dengue serotypes (DENV-2 and DENV-3) raises the possibility of developing severe hemorrhagic fever.
*Healthcare facilities are overburdened by typhoid and leptospirosis outbreaks that occur simultaneously.
*The optimal mosquito breeding circumstances created by climate patterns are difficult to limit with conventional control methods.
The situation in Fiji is both a warning and a call to action for public health specialists and medical professionals. It draws attention to the pressing need for:
*Increased worldwide monitoring of arboviral infections
*Investing in healthcare infrastructure that is climate resilient
*creation of more widely available preventative measures, such as vaccinations
The global health community needs to pay attention to this outbreak since it is not only a problem in Fiji but also a sign of problems that many other countries may soon face as a result of global warming.
Unfortunate news! It fills my heart with pain to see preventable diseases taking the toll on human lives.
Here in Delhi, Dengue outbreak year after year shows the incompetence and unpreparedness of public health departments. But we know corruption and lack of accountability play a major role in such debacles.
I hope such is not the case in Fiji.
Sadar dhanyavad Thanks to everyone for their response to my post so far the cases officially that I’ve been reported by the media has been 1090 in Central Division where the capital city is located, overall the countries population is less than a million.
I was thinking that perhaps as preventative measures go natural homemade topical mosquito repellents my also help.
As for natural medicines or remedies such as pawpaw or papaya leaf extract juice goes, I’m wondering what are the drawbacks it might have since it is not that well promoted officially even though they are papers online showing there efficacy.
To make things worse there is a mess accidents of medical staff particularly doctors and clinicians leaving the country.
Thanks for sharing this information but I’m not sure if it is naturally available in Fiji. I will have to look up the scientific name and see if it grows here as well.
