Aedes larvae found in homes of 50% of dengue death cases


KUALA LUMPUR: Aedes larvae were found in the homes of more than 50% of dengue death cases this year, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

"We must take a serious proactive approach in fighting dengue. It is important to be aware that our homes can be breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquitoes," he said Sunday after launching a blood donation campaign here.

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