Chikungunya rose from 100 cases yearly to 100 cases weekly

Til 6 Dec 08, Ministry of Health Malaysia stated that total Chikungunya reported is 3706 cases today. Chikungunya disease reported in all states in Malaysia start from Johor to East Coast of Malaysia Kelantan. Johor still be the most reported Chikungunya disease which is 1675 cases.

Chikungunya disease has been risen from less than 100 cases yearly to 100 cases weekly today. Only 3 states in Malaysia currently not infected with Chikungunya disease which is Perlis, Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. Latest news from Kedah, 20 cases of Chikungunya disease reported yesterday with 10 patients are hospitalised. All patients are staying at central part of Kedah.

Ministry of Health advised people not to travel to those countries with Chikungunya disease include those states in Malaysia. Currently Chikungunya disease is under control and to prevent mosquitoes disease, everyone has to start from their home and ensure their place is out of mosquitoes breeding especially Malaysia now is in Monsoon rain season.

Johor blacklisted with Chikungunya Disease

Based on the statistics from Ministry of Health, 2000 people has infected with Chikungunya disease up to September this year and half of the cases are reported in Johor. Ministry of Health believes that, the total of people gets infected might be more than what has reported. One of the farmer, Mr. Tay from Tangkak, Johor who gets Chikungunya infection said, he usually can work more than 10 hours a day but now he only can work 2 hours a day. After he went home from work, he will feel joint pain especially at night until he cannot sleep well. Another former Chikungunya patient, Mr Ong also from Tangkak, Johor said, other than him, his family of four also get infected, now he still cannot walk properly even though he has recovered. Dr. Chua from Hospital Pantai, Malacca said, currently there is no specific treatment or vaccine available to cure Chikungunya disease, although patient has recover, the person will suffer joint pain up to few months or even longer.

Chikungunya has expanded to 6 states in Malaysia

Chikungunya has expanded to Johor, Malacca, N.Sembilan, Perak, Selangor and Pahang. Til today, total case reported for Chikungunya is 3200 cases and for Dengue Fever is 38000 cases up to Oct this year. Ministry of Health has been taking action to control disease infection. Minister of Health said, these two diseases are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, so to control the disease, we have to prevent mosquitoes breeding. He also said Health authority for all places must always organise 'gotong royong' and 'mosquito fogging' to control mosquito. On top of that, Health authority is organising seminar to bring awareness of mosquito disease and how to prevent mosquito to public. He also stated if anyone gets symptoms like fever has to get doctor treatment immediately.

Chikungunya attacks family in Muar, Johor

Family of five infected with Chikungunya due to drainage problem outside their house in Muar, Johor. Owner of the house said that, Muar Municipal Council has not been cleaning the drain around her house for long time and now causing breeding of mosquitoes. She said her husband, herself and her 3 children gets Chikungunya infection due to this problem. After Ministry of Health aware of this issue, they have arranged 'gotong royong' and 'mosquito fogging' in that area to control the Chikungunya disease. Mr Lee from complaint department of Muar Municipal Council has also arrange cleaning company to clean all the drains to prevent mosquitoes breeding and he also said everyone has responsibility to play a part to do cleaning at their area to prevent mosquitoes breeding.