1,147 new dengue cases, 5 deaths recorded in 24 hours
DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh reported 1,147 new dengue cases and five new deaths in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Monday, reported Xinhua. According to the data, 2,960 dengue cases were recorded so far in November, taking the tally to 72,822 and the death toll to 288 so far this year. Dengue […]
Sarawak dengue cases down 63.54 per cent
KABONG: The number of dengue fever cases has recorded a sharp decline of 63.54 per cent, with only 548 cases reported up to Epid Week (EW) 38 this year compared to 1,503 cases during the same period last year. Kabong Assemblyman, Datuk Mohd Chee Kadir, urged the community to practise the ‘1 Hour Malaysia Clean […]
Bintulu sees rise in dengue
BINTULU: The dengue outbreak affecting several areas here has become increasingly concerning, with four new cases reported in Kampung Baru on Wednesday, making it one of the most severely impacted areas since the outbreak was declared on July 1. Bintulu Divisional Health Officer, Dr Melvin Chung Hsien Liang, said that Kampung Baru, Kampung Sinong, and […]
45 deaths recorded due to dengue since January – MoH
The Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded a total of 45 deaths due to dengue fever, with a cumulative total of 63,966 cases of the fever from January to mid-July this year. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa stated that this number indicates a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with a rise of […]
Combat dengue outbreak through collaboration and hygiene practices
KUCHING: It is imperative to avoid engaging in illegal dumping practices and collaborate with the Health Ministry and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to effectively combat dengue outbreaks. Emphasising the significance of public awareness, MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urges those who reside in areas under his jurisdiction to uphold hygiene standards consistently. “The […]
Sibu records drop in dengue cases
SIBU: Sibu has recorded a decrease in dengue cases this year, said Sibu Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun. According to him, until Nov 14 this year, only 171 cases were recorded compared to 280 cases for the same period last year. “The decrease in the number of cases is probably due to the lack […]
‘Number of dengue cases on the increase’
KUCHING: Dengue cases have showed an upward trend since June this year based on dengue fever cases over the last five years, said Miri mayor Adam Yii. He said the risk had also increased as most premises had not been in use since the movement control order (MCO), which started on March 18, and more […]
Worrying increase in dengue cases
SELANGAU: The number of dengue cases in this district is very worrying, said Sibu Rural District Council (MDLBS) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. He explained that the number had increased drastically by 213 percent this year. “According to the council’s public health report this month, 49 cases were recorded from January to July this year compared […]
Using mice to combat dengue
KUCHING: Researchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, have found a practical way to induce a strong and broad immunity to the dengue virus based on proof-of-concept studies in mice. The study is reported in a paper titled ‘Sequential immunisation induces strong and broad immunity against all four dengue virus serotypes’ published […]
Health ministry expects second wave of dengue cases
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has forecasted a second wave of dengue cases from June until September, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said that although there had been a downtrend in the number of dengue cases since early this year, there has been an upward trend since six weeks ago, […]