Kelantan Sees Dengue Cases Rise Post-Aidiladha, One Death Recorded

Kelantan has recorded one death and 319 dengue fever cases since January 20, with a notable increase in infections observed in the three weeks following the Aidiladha celebrations. Despite this recent uptick, the state's overall dengue trend shows a significant decrease compared to the previous year.

State Health Department Director Datuk Dr. Mohd. Azman Yacob reported a 63.54% drop in cases this year, with 319 infections compared to 875 during the same period in 2025. Dengue outbreaks also saw a substantial reduction, falling by 78.8% to 14 recorded outbreaks compared to 66 last year.

However, Dr. Mohd. Azman cautioned against complacency, noting the rise of 67 new cases and five outbreaks since Aidiladha. He stressed that dengue prevention and control require sustained commitment from all parties to eradicate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds and minimize disease transmission risks.

Community clean-up programs, like the 'Gotong-Royong Mega Perangi Aedes' event, are highlighted as effective measures. These initiatives not only help eliminate breeding sites but also raise public awareness about environmental hygiene and dengue prevention practices.