dengue prevention Archives

11 September 2026

Letter

The 2026 El Niño Phenomenon And Its Impact On Dengue Outbreaks — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Husna Musa

El Niño is a valuable multi-month climate signal, providing an early warning of a heightened risk of dengue outbreaks across much of the tropical world.

10 September 2026

Letter

Dengue: Staying One Step Ahead — Dr Naveen Nair Gangadaran & Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

We already know how to hunt the mosquito. It is time more Malaysians knew there is another shield available to keep our loved ones safe.

19 June 2026

Malaysia

Three Generations, Two Battles: How Dengue Stole What Mattered Most

Dengue affects all age groups, from young children to the elderly, and infection can happen more than once because there are four different strains of the virus.

15 June 2026

Letter

Observing Asean Dengue Day — Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Koh Kar Chai

The goal of zero dengue deaths is achievable, but only if we have the strategy and solidarity to act.

28 May 2026

Letter

Time To Introduce Dengue Vaccine In Selangor — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Dr Nur Abdul Karim & Dr Koh Kar Chai

Selangor is Malaysia’s economic engine, and cannot afford to let a preventable disease continue to claim its people and its productivity.

20 January 2026

Letter

Malaysia’s Path To Zero Dengue Deaths By 2030: Restoring Confidence In Dengue Vaccination — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr Koh Kar Chai

Malaysia’s aspiration to achieve zero dengue deaths by 2030 demands renewed confidence in safe, effective vaccination as part of a dengue integrated management strategy.

21 November 2025

Malaysia

Vaccination Key To Sustaining Dengue Control, Say Experts

Experts say vaccination, as part of integrated dengue prevention and management measures, is crucial for sustained dengue control. Immunity goes down when transmission is reduced from mosquito control, raising risk of severe disease.

5 November 2025

Letter

Dengue Vaccination In Malaysia: Progress, Challenges, And The Latest Booster Data — Dr Rakhee Yadav

With vigilant monitoring and coordinated action, Malaysia stands on the threshold of a new era in dengue prevention — one guided by science, strategy, and sustained hope.

22 July 2025

Malaysia

No Plans Yet For Dengue Vaccine In National Programme, Wolbachia Expansion In Focus

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Qdenga vaccine won’t be added to the NIP yet, as Malaysia hasn’t met WHO’s 60% seroprevalence threshold in children. The government will instead expand Wolbachia mosquito use, which has shown 45–100% effectiveness.

11 June 2025

Malaysia

‘United Against Dengue’ Collaboration Launches To Elevate Education, Advocacy, And Support Across Asia

The multi-year regional collaboration aims to enhance community resilience, promote policy advocacy, and support.

Tag: dengue prevention

The 2026 El Niño Phenomenon And Its Impact On Dengue Outbreaks — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Husna Musa

Dengue: Staying One Step Ahead — Dr Naveen Nair Gangadaran & Dr Musa Mohd Nordin

Three Generations, Two Battles: How Dengue Stole What Mattered Most

Observing Asean Dengue Day — Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Dr Musa Mohd Nordin & Dr Koh Kar Chai

Time To Introduce Dengue Vaccine In Selangor — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail, Dr Nur Abdul Karim & Dr Koh Kar Chai

Malaysia’s Path To Zero Dengue Deaths By 2030: Restoring Confidence In Dengue Vaccination — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Dr Zulkifli Ismail & Dr Koh Kar Chai

Vaccination Key To Sustaining Dengue Control, Say Experts

Dengue Vaccination In Malaysia: Progress, Challenges, And The Latest Booster Data — Dr Rakhee Yadav

No Plans Yet For Dengue Vaccine In National Programme, Wolbachia Expansion In Focus

‘United Against Dengue’ Collaboration Launches To Elevate Education, Advocacy, And Support Across Asia

HSAJB Probes Doctor’s Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Anaesthesiologist

Taiping Hospital Medical Officers Drowning Under Cluster Expansions, Zero Housemen — Medical Officer

Malaysian Medical Negligence Damages Still Too Low: Lawyer

FDS Helicopter Crash Sparks Anger: Indemnity Form, RM30 Allowance

Malaysia’s Poisoned Chalice Of Nicotine Vape: First Lacuna, Now An Accidental ‘Ban’