Dengue cases rising rapidly as cases in Laos surpass 20,000


VIENTIANE, Aug 26 (Xinhua): The number of dengue cases in Laos surpassed 20,000 in the first eight months of 2022, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.

A report issued by the Centre of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health on Thursday night (Dec 25) said the country reported 224 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of infections to 20,135 with 17 deaths recorded.

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