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Barnama
11 hours ago
- Health
- Barnama
Kelantan Records Decline In Dengue Cases, Wolbachia Mosquito Release Shows Results
KOTA BHARU, June 20 (Bernama) -- The number of dengue fever cases in Kelantan dropped by 12.5 percent, with 875 cases recorded in the first half of this year compared to 1,000 cases during the same period last year, said State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. However, he noted that the number of dengue outbreaks rose to 66 from 50 in the same period, although no fatalities were reported. 'This year, there have been no dengue hotspot localities in Kelantan. The current trend remains low, with 17 cases reported in epidemiological week 24. 'Kelantan currently ranks ninth among Malaysian states with the highest number of dengue cases,' he told Bernama at the Gotong-Royong Mega Perangi Aedes 1.0 launch and release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes, officiated by state executive councillor for Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment, Hilmi Abdullah. Dr Zaini also reported that 180,414 premises have been inspected for Aedes mosquito breeding grounds in Kelantan as of mid-June this year, resulting in 501 compounds issued, amounting to RM250,000. He said a total of 73,900 Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes have been released in Pondok Terusan, Pasir Tumboh, and Kubur Maras, Kota Bharu in 2021, and in Bandar Baru Kubang Kerian today. He noted that no dengue cases have been reported in Pondok Terusan since the release, compared to 134 cases over the previous five years. 'In Kubur Maras, only two dengue cases have been recorded, one each in 2023 and 2024, compared to 81 cases in the five years before 2021,' he said. Dr Zaini added that the Ministry of Health (MOH) has spent an estimated RM705,500 over the past four years on dengue control efforts in Pondok Terusan and Kubur Maras.
The Star
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Negri Sembilan sees 13% rise in Covid-19 cases in early June
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan reported 110 new Covid-19 cases during Epidemiological Week 23 (June 1-7), marking a 13% increase from the 97 cases recorded the previous week. State Health director Dr Zuraida Mohamed said most cases were detected at private clinics across the state and involved outpatients. "No Covid-19 clusters have been reported so far, and the situation remains under control. The Health Department will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation closely,' she told Bernama on Wednesday (June 11). She also advised the public to practise self-preventive measures at all times, especially high-risk groups who are encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of infection, serious complications, and death.- Bernama
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan sees 13 pct rise in Covid cases during early June
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan reported 110 new COVID-19 cases during Epidemiological Week 23 (June 1–7), marking a 13 per cent increase from the 97 cases recorded the previous week. State Health director Dr Zuraida Mohamed said most cases were detected at private clinics across the state and involved outpatients. 'No COVID-19 clusters have been reported so far, and the situation remains under control. The Health Department (JKNNS) will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely,' she told Bernama today. She also advised the public to practise self-preventive measures at all times, especially high-risk groups who are encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of infection, serious complications, and death.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan sees 13 pct rise in Covid-19 cases during early June
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan reported 110 new COVID-19 cases during Epidemiological Week 23 (June 1–7), marking a 13 per cent increase from the 97 cases recorded the previous week. State Health director Dr Zuraida Mohamed said most cases were detected at private clinics across the state and involved outpatients. 'No COVID-19 clusters have been reported so far, and the situation remains under control. The Health Department (JKNNS) will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely,' she told Bernama today. She also advised the public to practise self-preventive measures at all times, especially high-risk groups who are encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of infection, serious complications, and death.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Melaka Covid-19 cases surge by over 20pct
AYER KEROH: Melaka recorded a surge in Covid-19 cases, with a rise of more than 20 per cent in new infections during Epidemiological Week 23 (ME 23), from June 1 to 7. State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said a total of 93 new cases were reported, up from 77 the previous week. He said the increase brought the cumulative number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Melaka to 164,821. "However, no deaths or admissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) have been reported. "As of Saturday, there were also no active clusters recorded either within or outside the state," he said in a statement today. Ngwe said as of ME 23, Melaka had recorded 1,545 cases of Covid-19 variants categorised as Variants of Concern (VOC) and Variants of Interest (VOI). This included seven cases of the Beta VOC, 144 Delta VOC cases, 1,276 Omicron VOC cases, and 79 VOI cases. "The State Health Department will continue to monitor the transmission of the virus, and preventive and control measures will be carried out continuously with the support and cooperation of various agencies," he said.
