Dengue cases so far this year up by 7,300 or 65% from early 2023

PETALING JAYA: Dengue cases in the country have increased in the first five weeks of this year over the same period last year, according to the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said 18,427 cases were recorded in this period, against 11,127 last year – an increase of 7,300 or 65%.