Health ministry warns of a spike in dengue
Large outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus happen every three to five years. In February, the National Malaria Center observed that dengue cases reported in January were similar to those recorded in 2007 and 2012, when the country last saw dengue epidemics. Dr. Sovann said the ministry has already advised all provinces and cities where the fever is prevalent to take preventative measures. “Despite a severe increase in dengue fever cases in his province, there was no cause for particular concern”, Bun Sour, the director of the Mondolkiri provincial health department said.
