Malaysia focuses on dengue at World Health Assembly


An Aedes mosquito, a known vector for the Zika virus. - AFP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take the lead in bringing dengue fever concerns to the world's attention at the coming World Health Assembly, said Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. 

The Health Minister said that Malaysia would host a side event on dengue at the meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, at the end of May. 

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