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.