SIBU: Sarawak recorded a drop of 271 dengue cases (31.6 percent) until November 3 this year, thanks to collaborative efforts from all involved in fighting it.
According to State Federal Secretary Dato’ Mansor Man, 586 cases were reported between January until November this year as compared to 857 cases during the same period last year.
“The reduction in dengue cases can be attributed to the effective collaborative roles played by the community and authorities.
“We should not be complacent but instead should continually be vigilant and proactive in fighting dengue,” he said during a mass gotong-royong at Farley Commercial Centre, Salim Road yesterday.
A total of 340 participants from government department and agencies and non-governmental organisation (NGOs), as well as voluntary individuals took part in the programme.
Mansor said Kuching recorded 133 cases, followed by Sibu (88), Samarahan (69), Betong (59), Kapit (50), Miri (41), Serian (39), Sarikei (38), Sri Aman (33), Bintulu (15), Limbang (12), and Mukah (9).
As preventive measures, he advised members of the public to ensure that their containers do not contain any stagnant water to become breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.
Meanwhile, State Health Department director Dr Jamilah Hashim said that teams from the Sibu Health Department are regularly checking residential areas and others and if Aedes mosquitoes are found breeding in those areas, compounds will be issued.
Dr Jamilah said that a total of 252 compound notices were issued from January 1 until September 30 this year, with the total amount of compound collected so far amounting to RM49,250.
She then said that a total of 41,887 premises across Sarawak have been inspected for potential Aedes breeding grounds and 1,555 premises were found positive for Aedes breeding.
