Dengue fever cases hit 1,075 in Laos since January


VIENTIANE: Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 1,075 since January 2024, including two deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.

The highest number of cases occurred in Sekong province, where 296 cases were reported, while 221 cases were recorded in the Lao capital Vientiane, and 175 cases in Luang Namtha province, according to a report released by the Center of Information and Education for Health under the ministry on Saturday (Feb 24).

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