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Published
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Dengue and Malaria Outbreak Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Ill in Western Myanmar’s Mrauk-U Township
A dual outbreak of dengue fever and malaria has struck Waithali Village in Rakhine (Arakan) State's Mrauk-U Township, leaving two people dead and nearly 100 others suffering from severe fevers, according to residents.
The fatalities were identified as Ma Kyi Kyi Win, 28, who died of dengue fever on July 8, and Daw Oo Mya Than, 38, who died the following day.
Both victims reportedly succumbed to the illnesses while undergoing medical treatment after suffering from high fevers for approximately four days.
"Currently, five villagers are hospitalized, and nearly 100 people are receiving treatment at local clinics. At our home, my younger brother just tested positive for malaria," a Waithali resident told DMG.
"With people dying after just four days of fever and almost every household affected, the village is terrified," she added. "Because many people are contracting malaria and dengue fever simultaneously, we are facing an alarming crisis."...
Published
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Dengue and Malaria Outbreak Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Ill in Western Myanmar’s Mrauk-U Township
A dual outbreak of dengue fever and malaria has struck Waithali Village in Rakhine (Arakan) State's Mrauk-U Township, leaving two people dead and nearly 100 others suffering from severe fevers, according to residents.
The fatalities were identified as Ma Kyi Kyi Win, 28, who died of dengue fever on July 8, and Daw Oo Mya Than, 38, who died the following day.
Both victims reportedly succumbed to the illnesses while undergoing medical treatment after suffering from high fevers for approximately four days.
"Currently, five villagers are hospitalized, and nearly 100 people are receiving treatment at local clinics. At our home, my younger brother just tested positive for malaria," a Waithali resident told DMG.
"With people dying after just four days of fever and almost every household affected, the village is terrified," she added. "Because many people are contracting malaria and dengue fever simultaneously, we are facing an alarming crisis."...