Dengue cases up by 89.5% from January to July 2019, says Health Minister


Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr.Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 72,356 dengue cases were reported from January to July this year, an 89.5% increase from the same period last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).

He said dengue death toll had risen to 108 from 61 fatalities last year.

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