dengue fever Archives

11 June 2025

Malaysia

Doctors Urged To Beware Of Dengue Mimicry In Silent Spread Across Malaysia

Doctors are urged to stay alert as dengue mimics other illnesses and often shows no symptoms, complicating diagnosis. Experts say dengue is now hyper-endemic in Malaysia. Vaccination, though not in the NIP, offers strong protection against severe cases.

6 June 2025

Malaysia

Evolving Aedes Mosquitoes In Malaysia Getting ‘Smarter’, Fog-Resistant

Experts warn that Aedes mosquitoes are evolving, getting "smarter", and becoming more efficient in spreading dengue. Dengue deaths rose 17% in Malaysia in 2024. Aedes mosquitoes are increasingly resistant to fogging chemicals, eggs are resistant to drying.

16 December 2024

Malaysia

Medical Expert, Selangor Rep Suggest Subsidising Dengue Vaccine In Hotspots

Dr Zulkifli Ismail moots piloting free dengue vaccination in hotspots. Taman Medan rep Dr Afif Bahardin backs a targeted approach. Subang Jaya rep Michelle Ng and Bukit Gasing rep R. Rajiv say any dengue vax programme should get federal-state subsidies.

15 November 2024

Malaysia

Why Malaysians Choose To Invest In Dengue Vaccination

Malaysians say dengue vaccination is worth the value, describing it as an "investment" to protect themselves and their children, and to prevent loss of work productivity. Four-day hospitalisation for dengue can cost more than RM7,500.

18 September 2024

Malaysia

It’s Not ‘Just Dengue’ When It Lasts For Months

Severe dengue can take a heavy toll on your health, and some suffer even more with post-dengue syndrome that can linger for months or more. A recovering patient and Dr Shanthi Ratnam, consultant physician and intensivist, shed some light on this lesser-known phenomenon.

19 July 2024

Malaysia

Dengue Vaccine Now Available In Private Clinics, Hospitals In Malaysia

Takeda's new Qdenga dengue vaccine is now available in private clinics and hospitals across Malaysia. Takeda says the vaccine price for Malaysia is "extremely equitable" and it's open to discussing with MOH for potential vaccine inclusion into NIP.

2 July 2024

Malaysia

Minister Admits Potential Tuaran Hospital Misdiagnosis, After Teen Dies From Dengue Fever

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad acknowledges possible misdiagnosis in the case of a Sabahan teen who died from dengue fever in Dec 2023, citing it as “a bit of a mistake” for Tuaran Hospital to not admit the patient despite symptoms like repeated vomiting.

14 June 2024

Letter

Zero Dengue Deaths Is Everyone’s Duty — DPAM

Ahead of World Dengue Day and ASEAN Dengue Day tomorrow, Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM) highlights the need for a mindset shift, urging everyone to take charge of dengue prevention within their community.

29 April 2024

World

Dealing A Knockout Blow To Dengue

Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change. A bacteria-based solution could be key to fighting back.

19 April 2024

Malaysia

DPAM Plans Masterclass For Health Professionals To Reduce Dengue Deaths

Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia (DPAM) will be organising a Masterclass on Management of Dengue to train health care professionals on dengue management to reduce deaths. While dengue fever incidence has risen, the case fatality rate can be controlled.

Tag: dengue fever

Doctors Urged To Beware Of Dengue Mimicry In Silent Spread Across Malaysia

Evolving Aedes Mosquitoes In Malaysia Getting ‘Smarter’, Fog-Resistant

Medical Expert, Selangor Rep Suggest Subsidising Dengue Vaccine In Hotspots

Why Malaysians Choose To Invest In Dengue Vaccination

It’s Not ‘Just Dengue’ When It Lasts For Months

Dengue Vaccine Now Available In Private Clinics, Hospitals In Malaysia

Minister Admits Potential Tuaran Hospital Misdiagnosis, After Teen Dies From Dengue Fever

Zero Dengue Deaths Is Everyone’s Duty — DPAM

Dealing A Knockout Blow To Dengue

DPAM Plans Masterclass For Health Professionals To Reduce Dengue Deaths

Ampang Hospital’s IT System Down For 33 Hours In First Huge Outage

Report: Treasury Wants RM3b Cut To Health Ministry’s 2026 Budget

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG

Take Action Against Retail Blood Testing In Pharmacies — FPMPAM

Don’t Blame MOH Alone For Health Workforce Shortages — MMA