YANGON, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar reported 1,309 cases of dengue fever and three fatalities from Jan. 1 to June 15 this year, according to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
The figure marks a significant reduction in the dengue outbreak rate compared to previous years, health ministry official Than Naing Soe told Xinhua.
Yangon Region recorded the highest number of cases with 426, followed by Mon State with 282 cases, and Mandalay Region with 155 cases, he said.
The three fatalities occurred in Yangon, Ayeyarwady, and Bago regions, he added.
Dengue fever symptoms include a sudden high fever and feeling unwell, most commonly affecting children aged five to nine and older people.
The official said measures have been taken against the disease, including raising public awareness, conducting anti-mosquito spraying in households, and ensuring that clinics and hospitals are well-prepared to treat dengue fever patients.
According to the Ministry of Health, there were 16,130 cases of dengue fever reported in 2023 across five regions and states, including Yangon, Mon, Rakhine, Ayeyawady, and Nay Pyi Taw. ■
