Malaysia has seen an increase in dengue cases, with 1,407 new cases reported in the latest epidemiological week. Two more deaths have also been attributed to dengue complications, bringing the total number of fatalities this year to 116. Health officials are urging the public to be vigilant and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, especially during the holiday season when people are more mobile.
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In a statement today, Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan confirmed two fatalities due to mosquito-borne disease complications were reported in EW51. “A total of 116 deaths due to dengue complications have been reported, compared to 96 deaths during the same period in 2023,” he said.
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