As the climate gets drier and mercury in the thermometer rises, mosquitoes are preparing themselves for all-you-can-eat human buffets. How, you might ask? Mosquitoes are drawn to human sweats, which is unavoidable under the sweltering heat. Besides from their...
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...
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...