THE Health Ministry is utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to predict future dengue hotspots, with the aim of enhancing targeted interventions against the disease.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to combat dengue.
“We are integrating predictive AI tools to map potential dengue hotspots before outbreaks occur. This approach allows us to implement more targeted and effective interventions,” he said.
A key strategy in the government’s long-term dengue response is the introduction of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, which have been deployed across 45 localities in Malaysia.
Dr Dzulkefly said that the method has shown strong results in suppressing the Aedes aegypti mosquito population, the main vector for dengue.
“In some areas, we’ve seen a reduction in cases by up to 45%, and in others, such as in Penang, the results are even more remarkable with a 100% reduction in cases,” he said.
