Tag: dengue
DPAM launches anti-dengue campaign; offers 4 simple life-saving actions
Achieving zero preventable dengue deaths is no longer an idealistic goal but a realistic one. By taking four simple actions — eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, getting vaccinated, and seeking early treatment at the first signs of illness […]
Philippine DOH reports dengue cases slowing but urges continued vigilance
The Department of Health (DOH) has observed a slight decline in dengue cases nationwide over the past four weeks, following intensified public awareness and mosquito control efforts. Cases fell from 15,904 (January 5–18) to 15,134 (January 19–February 15), a 5% […]
National health cabinet committee established to tackle critical issues
Three key Cabinet committees under the Health Ministry have been merged into a single entity – the National Health Cabinet Committee – to streamline efforts in addressing critical healthcare issues. The committees combined are the Cabinet Committee on Dengue Control, […]
MOH reports 1,342 dengue cases, two deaths; advises vigilance
The Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 1,342 dengue fever cases and two deaths during Epidemiological Week 49 (ME49), posting an increase from the previous week’s 1,249 cases with no deaths. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan reported that […]
Malaysia Launches Crucial Vaccination Drive versus Dengue
Dengue fever remains a formidable global health challenge, with over 7 million cases reported worldwide by April 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Malaysia, where dengue is hyper-endemic, has seen a 27% rise in cases and a 50% increase in deaths […]
icddr,b and UVM Pioneer Study of Promising Dengue Vaccine in Bangladesh
Researchers from icddr,b, a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based global health research institute, and the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have made significant progress in the development of a tetravalent dengue vaccine, publishing their findings in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. In […]
Miraculous bacteria reduces dengue cases by 77%
Using mosquitoes infected with a “miraculous” bacteria that reduces the insect’s ability to spread dengue, researchers in Yogyakarta city, Indonesia, have managed to cut down dengue cases by an impressive 77% in part of the city. The groundbreaking technique is […]
Scientists create genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to dengue
Mosquitoes are considered one of the deadliest animals in the world and one of the biggest killers of the human race as they are the primary vectors for major human diseases such as yellow fever, malaria and dengue fever. According […]
Weekly clean-ups encouraged
MALAYSIA – Ten minutes a week – that’s enough time to spruce up one’s surroundings to prevent the dengue menace from spreading. Health Director-General Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman lamented that while the people are “very aware” of the […]
Fishy solution to Fight off Dengue
PHILIPPINES – Government officials have joined a campaign hosted by the Association of Southeast Asia (ASEAN) to fight the spread of mosquitoes that cause dengue or hemmorhagic fever. Health and social workers are urging residents to send text messages through […]
