Subra: Ministry seeking more funds to fight mozzies


xxxxxxxxx: Dr Subramaniam (left) and Health Director General Dr Norhisham Abdullah visiting a booth after officiating the COMBI event and Asean Dengue Day in Desaru

KOTA TINGGI: The Health Ministry is seeking more funds under Budget 2017 in its efforts to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding.

Its minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the extra allocation would be channelled to the Communication for Behavioural Impact (Combi) programme which has played a major role in creating awareness among the public.

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