Melaka to release GM mosquitoes to help curb steep rise in dengue cases compared to last year

MELAKA: Genetically modified mosquitoes (GMM) will be released in rural and suburban areas in the state following a steep increase in the cumulative number of dengue fever cases for the first four months of this year.

Melaka Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said cases soared by 103% or 322 cases compared to 158 cases for the same period in 2022.