Dengue Fever deaths spiral in Malaysia

Deaths due to dengue fever rose by more than 20% in Malaysia during the first nine months of the year, a report said Saturday.
A total 149 deaths nationwide due to the mosquito-borne disease were recorded through September, compared to 48 deaths registered during the same period last year, the New Straits times said.
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam said this is a significant increase, whereby 77,527 dengue fever cases were recorded compared to 23,099 cases last year, Malaysian National News Agency reported.
"Moreover, the ministry anticipates that the change in weather recently will contribute towards the increase in dengue cases, especially in the last two months of the year.
"There is no other way to curb this other than increasing the level of cleanliness, especially in areas of epidemic," he said.