GEORGE TOW: Penang recorded 283 cases of dengue fever from January to the 24th epidemiological week (until June 19), an increase of 30% compared to the same period last year which was 217 cases.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said as a result, the state government is continuing its strategic efforts to combat the menace including the empowerment of 136 Communication Behavioural Impact teams throughout the state as well Wolbachia bearing Aedes mosquito release projects in dengue fever hotspots.
"Carelessness and not maintaining cleanliness are among the biggest contributors, based on information from the local authorities. They often organise cleanliness campaigns in hotspots but the response has not been very encouraging," he said here today. Meanwhile, Ma'arof said his department had taken immediate action by releasing mosquitoes containing Wolbachia bacteria in three locations, namely Bukit Gedung in the Southwest district, Taman Manggis in the North East District and Inderawasih, Seberang Perai Tengah which saw a decrease in cases up to 99 per cent.
"The Wolbachia bearing Aedes mosquito is a sterile mosquito that can inhibit the reproduction of Aedes mosquitoes and it can also control the mosquito population from spreading the dengue virus," he said.
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