MBDK workers fogging an area of Kampung Delek Kiri, Klang, following an increase in dengue fever cases in the vicinity.
KAMPUNG Delek Kiri in Klang, Selangor, has been declared a dengue hotspot after nine cases were reported in the area.
Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) is stepping up fogging activities at the village, increasing inspections to search for and destroy mosquito larvae as well as getting residents to remove stagnant water in their compounds.
MBDK Health Department director Azmi Muji said nine cases of dengue fever were detected in the village, with the latest victim being a teenager.
“Our initial checks found four males and five females aged between 16 and 45 infected. Several of them were hospitalised, including the latest case, a 16-year-old girl,” he said.
“For the period of March 17 to 23, there were 1,299 confirmed dengue cases in Klang, an increase of 101 compared to the period of March 10 to 16 which recorded 1,198 cases.
“There are a number of contributing factors, including warmer temperatures, leading to an increase in mosquito population,” he said.
Azmi said health inspectors were concerned as homes, schools and other buildings have been left unattended during the balik kampung exodus.
The local authority fear a possible surge in dengue cases.
“As many returned to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, empty premises could become mosquito breeding sites.
“Stagnant water in pails, bathing tubs, toilet bowls, and vases along with accumulated rainwater in containers around the premises can be places for Aedes mosquitoes to lay eggs,” he said.
In Klang, Kota Kemuning had 257 cumulative cases so far this year, while Sentosa recorded 248, Port Klang (200), Sementa (137), Selat Klang (122), Bandar Baru Klang (104), Pandamaran (80), Meru (74), Sungai Kandis (57), Kota Anggerik (10) and Batu Tiga (10).
