Beware of Dengue Fever

Source: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/7/13/southneast/4288967&sec=southneast

Increase in dengue cases in Malacca

MALACCA: The number of dengue cases in Malacca has increased for the first six months of this year to 376 cases compared to the 312 cases for the same period last year.

State women’s affair, family development and health committee chairman Norpipah Abdol said of the total cases, 52 cases were confirmed as hemorrhagic dengue fever as of June 27.

The Melaka Tengah district recorded the highest number with 216 cases followed by 97 cases in Alor Gajah and 63 cases in Jasin, she said.

Compared to the same period last year, she said that Melaka Tengah district recorded 158 cases followed by 95 and 64 in Alor Gajah and Jasin districts respectively.

She said the increase showed that the public here are still taking the threat of dengue fever lightly and had failed to clean their surroundings of Aedes mosquito breeding grounds.

However, she said health authorities would continue to work closely with the public in the war against dengue.

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Last month, my friend, Andy Mau Kwok Hing was infected dengue fever but thank god he survived. Two weeks ago, another one person that I know at my Pre France course, was infected with it and was absent for a week causing her to be unable to sit for French, Mathematics and Electricity test. At least she survived.

Few hours ago, a very close family friend passed away because of this idiotic disease. He is a very good man and always do voluntary work in the temple with my father. Now, he went back to God. Don't wish to talk about that anymore.

Basic Conclusion,

Beware of Dengue Fever