How many more dengue deaths have occurred compared to last year?

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Dengue Fatalities Significantly Higher This Year Compared to 2023

A total of 39 deaths due to dengue fever complications have been reported in 2024 up to the 18th Epidemiological Week (ME18), a notable increase from the 24 deaths recorded during the same period in 2023. This represents an additional 15 fatalities, underscoring a concerning trend in the severity of dengue cases this year.
Cumulative Dengue Cases Show Substantial Rise

By ME18, the cumulative number of reported dengue fever cases reached 54,882. This figure is considerably higher than the 38,933 cases documented for the equivalent period in the previous year, indicating a widespread increase in dengue infections across the nation.
Weekly Case Numbers Decline Slightly

In the most recent reporting period, ME18 (April 28 to May 4, 2024), there were 1,995 dengue fever cases. This represents a decrease from the 2,237 cases reported in the week prior, suggesting a potential, albeit slight, moderation in the immediate spread of the disease. No deaths were attributed to dengue complications during this specific week.
Dengue Hotspots Increase, Primarily in Selangor

The number of identified dengue hotspot localities saw an increase to 70 in ME18, up from 63 in the preceding week. Selangor reported the largest concentration of these hotspots, with 55 localities identified within the state. Other states and federal territories, including Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Perak, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, and Sarawak, also reported a smaller number of these high-risk areas.

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