Dengue, a grave threat to public health


Breeding ground: Improper water storage, like containers left out, provide breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito, facilitating the transmission of the dengue virus. — Filepic/The Star

AS the number of dengue cases continues to rise across Malaysia, understanding the causes, impacts and implementing effective solutions is becoming very important.

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has become a significant public health concern in our country, affecting thousands of individuals each year. In Selangor alone, the total number of cases from December 2019 to June 15 this year is 26,653.

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