Dengue Fever Prevention: Preventive Measures Underway On Weekly Basis

Preventive measures against dengue fever are underway in MalSae Township of Kayah State on a weekly basis. The measures included public awareness raising on dengue fever and abate adding, according to the Information and Public Relations Department.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Severe dengue is a leading cause of serious illness and death in some Asian and Latin American countries. Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.

The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. About half of the world's population is now at risk. There are estimated 100-400 million infections each year, WHO reports.

Credit-Information & Public Relations Department