As we are experiencing heavy rains and floods brought on by the monsoon season, we are also seeing more pests set to invade our homes. With abundant foods and warm shelter, it’s no wonder they would seek refuge under...
A woman from Klang was tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus after a visit to Singapore, where 115 people have been infected. The 58-year-old victim had shown symptoms of rash and fever after she returned from the neighbouring country...
ASEAN Dengue day is a campaign initiated by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to increase Dengue awareness and at the same time advocate preventive strategies among the public. This campaign is commemorated on June 15 annually. This year’s theme focuses on “Community Empowerment: A...
Zika virus is the latest health scare that has been spreading throughout the Central and South America since May 2015. In Brazil, Zika virus infection in pregnant women is linked to a birth defect known as microcephaly, a foetal...
August 20th marks World Mosquito Day, an annual commemoration of one of the most important scientific revelation of Malaria. In 1897, British doctor Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female Anopheles mosquito is responsible for the transmission of this life-threatening...
Launched in 2011, the objective of this annual event is to raise awareness of dengue and strengthen the regional collaboration in prevention and control. While dengue is most prevalent in ASEAN region, the disease is spreading rapidly with a...
15th June 2015 is the official commemoration of ASEAN Dengue Day, a campaign to keep the public reminded again and again on the threats of Aedes mosquito. Looking at the number of cases and fatalities over the years, it...
Based on a recent news report from The Star, the El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to hit Malaysia until end of this year, may increase the risk of infecting vector borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. According...
The Asean Dengue Day 2014 was recently officiated at a national level on June 15th. The commemoration is held on an annual basis with the objective to create greater public awareness on the dengue menace. Dengue cases in Malaysia remain high...
Fourteen construction sites in Selangor ordered to stop work after Aedes mosquitoes have been found breeding in the premises during the Ops Gempur Aedes conducted by the Ministry of Health. As of 26th April, the numbers of dengue cases in Malaysia have hit 29,788 in...