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JOHOR BARU: Dengue cases in Johor increased 6.2% to 8,707 between January 1 and September 12 of this year compared to 8,200 cases in the same period last year.
The Director of the State Department of Health, Dr. Aman Rabu, said that according to the most recent data, the dengue situation in Johor was very worrying.
“This year there have been 32 deaths (from dengue) compared to 21 cases in the same period last year,” he said in a statement, here today.
“Therefore, we have conducted the Individual Premises Control Operation (OPPI) in a dengue outbreak area, Bandar Baru Uda, which was chosen due to the lack of cooperation from residents by not allowing health workers to enter to your facilities to check for Aedes mosquito breeding ground.
“From January 1 to September 12, 156 dengue cases were reported in this area, where 1,014 premises were inspected during the operation and of this number, 14 (1.3%) premises had Aedes brood receptacles.
“In public places, 26 receptacles of this type were found, including plastic containers and flowerpots and vases,” he added.
Dr. Aman said that in order to achieve the goals of the Johor Fights Dengue 2020 effort, several steps were taken to raise public awareness and stewardship in preventing dengue outbreaks.
The OPPI conducted under the Disease Carrier Insect Destruction Act 1975 is an integrated operation that also involves other agencies such as local authorities, SWCorp and the Royal Malaysian Police.
“If Aedes breeding sites are found in the home, a compound of RM 500 and a fine of up to RM 10,000 or a jail term not to exceed two years or both will be imposed by the court for failure to pay the compound.
“In dengue prevention, the public must play an active role in finding and removing standing water from their homes or facilities, keeping the environment clean, and disposing of garbage properly,” said Dr. Aman.
He also recommended that the public cooperate with healthcare workers conducting home inspections or fogging in their areas. – Named
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