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KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 32,435 cases of dengue with 53 deaths were reported throughout the country from January to June this year, a decrease of 34.8% or 17,291 cases and 110 deaths reported in the same period last year. 19659002] Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad Health Minister said Selangor recorded the highest number with 18 249 cases and 14 deaths, followed by the Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) with 2776 cases and six deaths, and Johor with 2747 cases and Seven deaths, in the same period "Malaysia has managed to reduce the number of dengue cases and deaths for two consecutive years, namely 16% in cases and 29% in deaths in 2016, and 17% in cases and 25% in cases The success was due to the cooperation of different ministries and agencies through the platform of the Special Committee on Dengue, "he said at the opening of the eighth celebration of Dengue Day 2017 to Sekolah Rendah Agam, a Sungai Kayu Ara here yesterday
He said volunteers for the COMBI program had also helped eradicate Aedes mosquitoes by eliminating all mosquito breeding grounds. 1965900 2] At the Dengue Day celebration, Dr. Dzulkefly aimed at strengthening collaboration and integrated action among ASEA member countries in the fight against dengue and empowerment public participation in dengue prevention and control activities. "19659002" Malaysia is the host of the European Community against dengue fever. It is hoped that on this theme, all ASEAN member countries could be mobilized holistically and comprehensively to ensure continued success in the prevention of dengue, "he added.
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