Myanmar reports 1,309 cases of dengue fever in nearly six months


A worker wearing a face mask sprays anti-mosquito fog to fight against dengue fever in Yangon, Myanmar, July 29, 2023. - Photo: Xinhua file

YANGON: Myanmar reported 1,309 cases of dengue fever and three fatalities from Jan 1 to June 15 this year, according to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday (June 26).

The figure marks a significant reduction in the dengue outbreak rate compared to previous years, health ministry official Than Naing Soe told Xinhua.

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