Dengue cases up by 65%


Fogging in progress: The public is advised to take self-prevention measures especially during the current weather.

PETALING JAYA: The number of dengue cases in the country this year is rising on a sharper trajectory compared to the same period last year, based on data from the Health Ministry.

Its director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said 18,247 cases were recorded during the first five weeks of 2024, up 65.6% compared to the 11,127 cases in the same period last year.

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