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Society 1 year ago
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Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar
The Health Ministry has recorded at least 43,200 dengue cases and 404 deaths nationwide as of March 23, almost triple the same period last year. Experts are blaming El Niño as an important figure that leads to the dengue cases and deaths soaring this year.
Society 2 years ago
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Govt insists on releasing Wolbachia mosquitoes in dengue fight despite Bali protests
The Health Ministry is planning to continue releasing lab-bred mosquitoes containing the Wolbachia bacteria to curb the spread of dengue fever in the country, despite opposition from Bali residents.
Europe 2 years ago
Dengue will 'take off' in southern Europe, US, Africa, WHO scientist says
The illness has long been a scourge in much of Asia and Latin America, causing an estimated 20,000 deaths each year. Rates of the disease have already risen eight-fold globally since 2000, driven largely by climate change as well as the increased movement of people and urbanization.
Society 2 years ago
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Govt warns of dengue rise from hotter weather as El Niño returns
With temperatures in the country expected to rise up to five times the average as El Niño returns, the Health Ministry is ramping up measures including larvae monitoring and mapping as well as public awareness campaigns to prevent an increase in dengue cases.
