Malaysia records 58.6% drop in dengue cases as of July 5

KUALA LUMPUR: Dengue cases in the country dropped to 32,299 between Jan 1 and July 5 this year, compared to 78,068 cases during the same period last year, a decrease of 58.6%.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said during the same period this year, 21 deaths were recorded, compared to 65 deaths in the same period in 2024.