GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia’s dengue outbreak has shown improvement with the number of cases dropping.
There were 2,500 dengue cases last week compared with 3,500 the week before.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya attributed the improvement in the situation to the current weather.
"The Aedes mosquito breeding grounds may have dried off due to the hot spell," he told reporters during a Chinese New Year do at the Penang Hospital here today.
Dr Hilmi also commended Perak for its aggressive efforts in combating the dengue menace.
"The number of dengue cases have reduced significantly in the state.
"We hope that all states will continue to take steps to combat the dengue menace once and for all," he added.