Malaysia: 2024 Dengue

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Source: https://maroc-diplomatique.net/malaisie-3-181-cas-confirmes-de-dengue/

Malaysia: 3,181 confirmed cases of dengue fever
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Malaysia recorded 3,181 cases of dengue fever in the first week of 2024, the director general of the country's Ministry of Health, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, revealed on Saturday.

This figure represents a marked increase compared to the 2,219 cases of this viral infection recorded during the same period last year, he noted in a press release. The central state of Selangor recorded the highest number of dengue infection hotspots, with 100 locations, followed by the states of Putrajaya (14) and Perak (7), the statement said.

In 2023, Malaysia recorded 123,133 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase of 86.3% from the 66,102 cases recorded in 2022, according to the Ministry of Health. Like malaria, from which it differs in treatment, dengue fever is an epidemic viral infectious disease transmitted to humans by a mosquito. It manifests itself by headaches, muscle and joint pain, as well as skin inflammation.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately half of the world's population is at risk of dengue fever. No specific treatment for this disease exists at the moment.​

 

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Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...ar-this-year-up-by-7300-or-65-from-early-2023

Dengue cases so far this year up by 7,300 or 65% from early 2023
By ARFA YUNUS
Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024 5:02 PM MYT

​PETALING JAYA: Dengue cases in the country have increased in the first five weeks of this year over the same period last year, according to the Health Ministry.

​Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said 18,427 cases were recorded in this period, against 11,127 last year – an increase of 7,300 or 65%.

Nine deaths were reported, up from six last year, he added in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 7)...

 

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Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/mala...idemiological-week-two-deaths-reported/120922

Dengue cases increase in 8th epidemiological week, two deaths reported
Friday, 01 Mar 2024 10:35 PM MYT

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The number of dengue fever cases increased to 3,572 in the 8th Epidemiological Week (ME08), for the period Feb 18 to 24, compared to 3,483 cases in the previous week.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said deaths due to dengue fever complications were recorded during the period.

He said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases recorded to date was 29,113, compared to 17,388 cases in the corresponding period last year.

“A total of 16 deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported, compared to 14 fatalities for the same period last year,” he said in a statement today.​..

 

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Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/mala...from-feb-25-to-march-2-says-health-d-g/122297

Dengue cases drop to 3,268, three deaths reported from Feb 25 to March 2, says Health D-G
Friday, 08 Mar 2024 8:19 PM MYT

PUTRAJAYA, March 8 — The number of dengue fever cases has dropped to 3,268 in the 9th Epidemiological Week (ME9), from February 25 to March 2, compared with 3,572 cases reported in the previous week, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

He said that three deaths, due to complications from dengue fever, were reported in the same period.

“The cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported in ME9 is 32,381 cases, compared with 19,450 for the same period in 2023,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, there were 19 deaths due to dengue fever complications reported, compared with 15 deaths for the same period last year.

The number of hotspot localities reported in ME9 was 184, compared with 196 reported in the previous week.​..

 

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Source: https://thesun.my/local_news/penang-records-1592-dengue-cases-two-deaths-IA12300679

Penang records 1,592 dengue cases, two deaths
BERNAMA
04-04- 2024 05:32 PM

GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded a total of 1,592 cases of dengue fever, with two deaths, in the 13th Epidemiological Week (ME13), from March 24 to 30.

The state Health Department (JKNPP) said that the Timur Laut and Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) districts recorded one fatality each.

“The cumulative number of dengue outbreaks is 165, with the current number being 28, of which Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) recorded the highest number, at 16.

“SPT recorded two hot spots, namely Taman Nirwana and Kampung Kuala Juru, while one area, Taman Alma Jaya, is an uncontrolled outbreak locality,” it said in a Facebook post today.​..

 

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Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/mala...ords-two-deaths-says-state-health-dept/129132

Dengue: Penang records two deaths, says state health dept
Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024 7:10 PM MYT

GEORGE TOWN, April 16 — A total of 51 cases of dengue fever with two fatalities were reported in the 15th Epidemiological Week from April 7 to 13 in Penang.

The Penang Health Department (JKNPP), in a press release, said that the Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) district recorded the highest number of incidents with 18 cases, followed by 15 cases in Seberang Perai Selatan, eight in the Timur Laut district, and five cases each in the Barat Daya and Seberang Perai Utara districts.

“The cumulative cases of dengue fever reported until ME15 is 1,730, with one death recorded each in the Timur Laut and Seberang Perai Selatan districts,” according to a post on the JKNPP Facebook page today.​..

 

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Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/mala...e17-no-deaths-reported-says-health-d-g/132192

Dengue cases drop to 2,237 in ME17, no deaths reported, says Health D-G
Friday, 03 May 2024 10:47 AM MYT

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 ― Reported dengue fever cases dropped to 2,237 in the 17th Epidemiological Week (ME17), from April 21 to 27, compared with 2,321 cases recorded in the previous week.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said no deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported in ME17.

He said the cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported up to ME17 was 52,887 cases compared with 36,977 cases for the same period in 2023.

There were 39 deaths due to dengue fever complications reported compared with 22 deaths for the same period last year.

“The number of hotspot localities reported in ME17 was 63 compared with 80 in the previous week,” he said in a statement today.​..

 

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Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...s-drop-to-2609-last-week-four-deaths-reported


Dengue cases drop to 2,609 last week, four deaths reported

PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue fever cases decreased to 2,609 in Epidemiology Week 30 (EW30) for the July 21-27 period, compared to 2,690 the previous week, with four deaths reported due to complications, according to the Health Ministry.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative dengue cases reported up to EW30 were 85,740 cases compared to 68,651 cases for the same period last year.

"A total of 73 deaths due to dengue fever complications have been reported, compared to 47 deaths for the same period in 2023," he said in a statement here today...


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Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/spike-in-dengue-cases-in-malaysia-due-to-weather-experts

Spike in dengue cases in Malaysia due to weather: Experts
Updated
Aug 19, 2024, 06:36 PM


PETALING JAYA – Malaysia reported a higher number of dengue cases and deaths in the first eight months of 2024, with the spike in cases attributed to the weather.

As at Aug 17, a total of 92,420 dengue cases have been reported, according to data from the Health Ministry’s iDengue website.

In comparison, as at the week of Aug 13 to 19 in 2023, there were 75,928 cases reported.

The state of Selangor reported the highest number of cases with 47,398.

This was followed by the southern state of Johor with 9,983 and the Federal Territories, which includes the capital Kuala Lumpur, with 8,392 cases.

On Aug 17 alone, a total of 302 cases were reported nationwide.​..

 

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Source: https://thesun.my/local-news/dengue...1870-in-week-36-one-death-reported-KD12998417

Dengue fever cases increase to 1,870 in week 36, one death reported
BERNAMA 13-09- 2024 02:53 PM

​KUALA LUMPUR: The number of dengue fever cases reported in Epidemiological Week (EW) 36, covering the Sept 1-7 period, increased to 1,870 compared to 1,765 in the previous week, with one death recorded due to complications, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue cases reported up to EW36 was 98,442, compared to 82,485 for the same period in 2023.

“There have been 89 deaths due to dengue fever complications reported, compared to 59 deaths for the same period in 2023,” he said in a statement here today.​...

 

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Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nat...dengue-cases-rise-to-1583-two-deaths-recorded


Weekly dengue cases rise to 1,583, two deaths recorded
Saturday, 16 Nov 2024

PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue fever cases rose to 1,583 early this month compared to 1,346 cases the previous week.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said two deaths due to complications from dengue fever were also recorded 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 to 103,371 cases and 80 deaths during the same period in 2023,” he said in a statement.

The figures were for the 45th Epidemiological Week (ME45) from Nov 3 to 9.​..