Big drop in dengue fatalities and cases in Selangor

THERE is a 62% decline in dengue fatalities in Selangor up to Aug 25 this year compared to the same period last year.

State Health, Welfare, Women Empowerment and Family committee chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the number of cases also went down to 27,453 compared to 35,343 in the corresponding period last year.