Health Ministry extending Wolbachia mosquito programme to more dengue hotspots

JASIN: The Health Ministry will expand the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in states that have seen an increase in dengue fever cases.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the programme so far involved 27 localities in five states and territories – Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Melaka and Sabah –as part of dengue control measures.