Indonesia sees dengue case surge in Q1


JAKARTA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Dengue fever cases in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2024 has increased almost three times compared to the same period last year, said the Ministry of Health on Sunday.

According to the ministry, the number of cases has reached 43,271 by the 12th week of 2024, among which 343 people died.

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