Tag: Dengue
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Housing Structure and Dengue Transmission in Malaysia’s Urban District
Introduction: Linking Home Design to Dengue Risk In rapidly urbanizing regions of Malaysia, dengue fever remains a persistent public health challenge. Researchers are increasingly looking beyond climate and climate-driven vectors to consider how the built environment, particularly housing structure, shapes the transmission dynamics of dengue. This article summarizes how variations in housing types, materials, and…
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How Housing Structures Shape Dengue Transmission in Malaysia’s Rapidly Urbanizing Districts
Introduction: Why housing matters in dengue dynamics Dengue fever continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Malaysia, particularly in districts undergoing rapid urbanization. Beyond mosquito biology, the layout and quality of housing can influence where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breed, rest, and bite. As cities expand, the way homes are built, organized, and serviced…
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Housing Structures Shape Dengue Spread in Malaysia District
Understanding Dengue in a Rapidly Urbanizing Malaysia As Malaysia’s urban areas swell in the face of population growth and development, public health officials are paying closer attention to how the built environment influences dengue transmission. A growing body of research suggests that the design and arrangement of housing, as well as nearby infrastructure, can shape…
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Sindh Faces 2025 Mosquito-Borne Death Toll: 103 Lives Lost, Malaria Leads in Karachi
Overview: 2025 Mosquito-Borne Deaths in Sindh New data collected from three hospitals in Karachi and one hospital in Hyderabad reveal a sobering toll of 103 deaths due to mosquito-borne diseases across Sindh in 2025. The tally underscores ongoing public health challenges posed by vector-borne illnesses in urban and semi-urban areas of the province, where monsoon…
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Faisalabad DC Pushes for Effective Anti-Dengue Micro-Plan and Field Staff Training
Overview of the Decision In Faisalabad, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir, has mandated the rapid implementation of an anti-dengue micro-plan. The directive aims to strengthen local prevention efforts, enhance field operations, and reduce dengue transmission through coordinated, on-the-ground action. Rationale Behind the Plan Dengue remains a persistent public health challenge in many…
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Selangor’s Dengue Downturn: 61% Decline in Cases and Nearly Halved Deaths in 2025
Overview: A Promising Public Health Milestone for Selangor Selangor has reported a remarkable improvement in its battle against dengue fever, with a 61% decrease in reported cases in 2025 compared to 2024. The number of dengue-related deaths also dropped by nearly 50%, signaling the effectiveness of a coordinated public health strategy and sustained community engagement.…
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Selangor Achieves 61% Drop in Dengue Cases as Deaths Halve, State Exco Announces
Selangor Records Dramatic Fall in Dengue Incidence The Selangor state government announced a remarkable reduction in dengue fever cases for the past year, with a 61 percent decline compared with 2024. Public Health and Environment Exco member Jamaliah Jamaluddin credited a multi-pronged strategy for driving down both infections and fatalities. What Contributed to the Decline…
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Selangor Dengue Drop: 61% Fall in Cases, Deaths Halved
Significant Decline in Dengue Activity in Selangor Selangor has reported a dramatic reduction in dengue fever cases, with a 61% decrease in incidents last year compared to 2024. Public health officials said the declines also extended to fatalities, which were nearly halved, signaling a substantial improvement in the state’s battle against a long-standing mosquito-borne health…
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Sri Lanka Dengue Surge in Early 2026 Sparks Health Alert
Overview: Dengue Cases Rise in the First Nine Days of 2026 Sri Lanka is facing a sharp increase in dengue fever cases in the early days of 2026. Official figures show that 2,170 dengue infections were reported across 41 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in the first nine days of January. With an average…
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Sri Lanka Faces Dengue Surge in Early 2026 as Cases Climb Across 41 MOH Divisions
Overview: a concerning start to 2026 Sri Lanka is experiencing a notable spike in dengue fever at the start of 2026. Media reports indicate that 2,170 dengue cases were recorded in the first nine days of January, averaging about 240 cases per day across 41 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions. Health officials from the…