SELANGOR SEES 63.8 PCT DROP IN DENGUE CASES, STRENGTHENS CONTROL MEASURES - EXCO

SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Selangor has recorded a significant decline in dengue fever cases, with 20,399 cases reported up to Epidemiological Week (ME) 45/2025 - a reduction of 36,001 cases or 63.8 per cent compared to 56,400 cases during the same period last year.

Dengue-related fatalities also showed a notable decline, with six deaths reported this year compared to 14 in the corresponding period in 2024.

State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the latest figures demonstrated that the continuous efforts of the state government, together with relevant agencies and departments, to strengthen dengue control and prevention measures have begun to show positive impact.

However, she said these efforts must not be carried out on a seasonal basis, stressing that a sustained and comprehensive preventive approach is crucial to ensure that the downward trend in dengue cases can be maintained in the years ahead.

“Therefore, the state government will formulate several strategies to strengthen existing measures, in collaboration with the Selangor Health Department (JKNS), local authorities (PBTs), district and land offices, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community leaders.

“This strategy integrates multiple interventions, including biological, chemical and environmental control measures, supported by law enforcement and continuous health education,” she said at the Selangor state assembly sitting here today.

She said this in her reply to an oral question from Abbas Salimmi Che Adzmi (PH-Seri Serdang) on the status of dengue cases and the state government’s initiatives to address the issue.

Jamaliah said the state government will also expand and strengthen the dengue-free community programme across all districts, with active participation from councillors, residents’ associations, educational institutions and religious bodies.

In addition,gotong-royong activities to search for and eliminate breeding sites will be carried out more frequently in areas identified as hotspot localities.

“Awareness campaigns on the importance of preventing Aedes mosquito breeding and the dangers of dengue fever will also be intensified through electronic and social media platforms, including billboards, radio, Facebook and TikTok,” she said.

-- BERNAMA