Conflicting reports of dengue alert issued by Health Ministry
13 Sep 2011, 12:35 PM
Eleanor Johnstone
State Health Minister Abdul Bari Abdulla was unable to confirm whether the ministry had issued dengue alert today.
Earlier today, Haveeru reported that the Health ministry had issued a warning over a recurring dengue outbreak in the Maldives. Hospitals have seen an increase in the number of reported and admitted dengue cases over the last three weeks.
The report stated that heavy rains are sustaining mosquito breeding activities, and that Maldivians should be aware of the increased risk of contracting the illness.
An outbreak in July made 2011 the worst year for dengue fever on record with 11 fatalities since January.
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