WHO expert: Surge in cases is alarming


KUALA LUMPUR: The spike in dengue cases reported mostly in the Western Pacific and Asian region is alarming, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

WHO Western Pacific coordinator Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe said the countries needed to create more awareness on the disease and enhance patient management.

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