Cleanliness key to dengue prevention, says DPM


KUALA LUMPUR: The people should focus on maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings they live in and carry out gotong-royong to prevent the spread of diseases like dengue, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister, said there were 85,270 dengue cases reported between January and Aug 17 this year, an increase of 38,726 cases or 83.2% from last year.

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