Clean-up programme announced as dengue surges


GOMBAK: Dengue cases nationwide increased by 139% from January to July 2 this year compared with the same period last year, said the Health Minister as she announced a new clean-up campaign.

Dr Zaliha Mustafa said there were 59,057 dengue cases recorded nationwide, up from 24,743 cases in the corresponding period last year.

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