Festive surprise: Dr Hilmi cutting a Hari Raya cake as Dr Teo (in red) and staff members of Bukit Mertajam Hospital witness the ceremony during his visit to the hospital.
DENGUE cases in Penang have tripled compared with the same corresponding period last year, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
He said there were 2,990 reported cases in Penang from Jan to July 17, compared with 987 cases last year.
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