Programme's cost-effectiveness analysis underway, results expected in March 2026, says Lukanisman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Health Ministry is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict and identify dengue hotspots to strengthen early detection and outbreak response.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Dengue cases in the country dropped to 32,299 between January 1 and July 5, compared with 78,068 cases in the same period last year — a decrease of 58.6 per cent.

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government is taking a cautious stance on the dengue vaccine, and will monitor its use and impact before launching any initiatives.

SHAH ALAM, July 1 — Selangor logged a drop of 6.4 per cent or 27 cases for dengue during the 26th Epidemiological Week (ME26) this year, from Me25.

SHAH ALAM, May 29 — Dengue cases in Selangor have shown a notable decline following coordinated efforts involving various agencies, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The number of dengue cases dropped to 1,021 in Epidemiological Week 13 (EW13) from March 23 to 29, compared with 1,129 cases the previous week.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Jan 29 — Dengue cases in Selangor in the third Epidemiological Week have declined by 68.3 per cent, or 1,778 infections, compared with the same period last year. State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said that last year,...

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — The number of dengue cases from December 22 to 28 (Epidemiological Week 52) dropped to 1,341, with one death reported, compared with 1,407 cases and two deaths the previous week.

By Norrasyidah Arshad KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 4 — The Health Ministry (MOH) detected 327 positive samples of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) throughout last year, an increase compared to 225 cases reported in 2023. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the virus is a common cold and...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 — The number of dengue cases nationwide rose to 1,407 in Epidemiological Week 51 (ME51) from December 15 to December 21, up from 1,384 reported the previous week.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, Dec 21 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has allocated RM15 million to distribute garbage bins to 60,000 residential units from next year, said Mayor Dato’ Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim. He said the distribution of the free 120-litre trash bins will be done...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Dec 20 — The Selangor government should fully subsidise dengue vaccinations in hotspot areas to protect high-risk groups and gather vital effectiveness data, a leading medical expert has proposed, reports CodeBlue. Speaking to the health news portal, Dengue...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 14 — The Health Ministry (MOH) recorded 1,342 dengue cases and two deaths during the 49th Epidemiological Week from December 1 to 7, compared with 1,249 cases and no deaths the previous week.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — The state government is launching Ambulans Kita Selangor, a new initiative offering free ambulance services to ease the financial burden on citizens during emergencies. According to Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari, a total of RM1 million will be...

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.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The number of dengue fever cases decreased to 1,346 in the 44th Epidemiological Week (ME44) from October 27 to Nov 2, compared to 1,521 cases recorded the previous week.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) will continue to maintain high-risk trees at 18 locations within its jurisdiction in preparation for the upcoming northeast monsoon season. Its mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim said the initiative is part of...

KUANTAN, Oct 24 — The upward trend in dengue cases, which often occurs after floodwaters recede, calls for residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to take precautionary measures and carry out cleaning efforts as soon as possible.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The number of dengue cases recorded a slight decrease to 1,624 in Epidemiological Week 41 (ME41), covering the period from October 6 to October 12, compared to 1,639 cases the previous week, with one death reported due to dengue complications.