PETALING JAYA: With the number of dengue cases this year projected to break a new record, health experts say a whole of society approach is what it takes to contain the surge.
They said piecemeal strategies such as fogging or mosquitoes with Wolbachia are not enough to stem an outbreak, and that it is the combination of methods that will save lives.
“Secondly, the health system must be ready to manage those who actually get sick with dengue and end up in hospital. “It involves community education and community awareness so that in their everyday lives, they make sure that their immediate environment does not encourage mosquito breeding,” said Prof Pangestu.
Dr Rahmat said while various vector control measures have been implemented to reduce disease transmission, including the destruction of mosquito breeding places, fogging, community clean-ups and health education, these methods alone were not sufficient.
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