Myanmar confirms sharp decline of dengue cases, gears up to combat dengue virus even further


YANGON (Xinhua): Myanmar saw a sharp decline in dengue fever cases and fatalities this year, with 6,685 cases and 30 deaths reported as of July 15, according to the Ministry of Health.

While the country was previously among those with the highest dengue fever infections in South-East Asia, this year's numbers are notably lower compared to the infections reported last year, said the ministry on Friday.

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