PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 — The number of dengue fever cases rose to 1,583 in the 45th Epidemiological Week (ME45) from November 3 to 9, compared with 1,346 cases the previous week.
Health Ministry (MOH) director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said two deaths due to complications from dengue fever were also logged during the period, an increase from one case the prior week.
“Cumulatively, the number of dengue fever cases stands at 112,833, with 104 deaths, compared with 103,371 cases and 80 deaths in the same period in 2023,” he said in a statement today.
Dr Radzi said 39 hotspots were recorded in ME45, up from 27 reported the previous week.
Of the total, he said, 25 were in Selangor, five in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, four in Negeri Sembilan, two each in Penang and Sabah, and one in Perak.
Following the rise in deaths from dengue, Dr Radzi urged the public to seek early treatment at any health facility if they experience symptoms of dengue fever.
He said symptoms to watch out for are sudden fever, muscle or joint pain, headache, and pain behind the eyes, while warning signs of complications include persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme fatigue, nosebleeds, blood in the vomit, and difficulty breathing.
“A delay in seeking early treatment increases the risk of death. The MOH hopes that, with the commitment of all parties, the number of deaths from dengue complications will be lowered. No Aedes, no dengue,” he said.
— Bernama
