Deaths from dengue in Malaysia have dropped by 61.3 per cent to 43 cases, compared with 111 in 2024, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced. He added that dengue cases nationwide also fell by 56.5 per cent, with 51,046 cases reported as of December 6, down from 118,291 in 2024.
“Congratulations to the disease control division and all parties involved in controlling dengue,” he said on December 15 during the opening of the Putrajaya Wolbachia Insectarium, which was also attended by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Zaliha Mustafa.
The Putrajaya Wolbachia Insectarium is the country’s second facility supporting the nationwide Wolbachia Mosquito Operation, a biological method proven to reduce the ability of Aedes mosquitoes to transmit dengue.
Dr Dzulkefly said the Health Ministry continues to strengthen dengue prevention through district health offices in collaboration with local authorities, agencies, strategic partners, and communities, following a whole-of-nation approach.
“This intervention complements traditional measures such as eliminating mosquito breeding sites, chemical control through larvicides and fogging, and encouraging community participation in environmental cleanliness,” he added.
Dr Zaliha noted that the insectarium reflects the commitment of local authorities to dengue control. “We repurposed a long-unused building into a facility that can support the Health Ministry’s efforts and benefit the public as a whole,” she said.
The ministry’s integrated approach aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for sustainable vector control.
