Kelantan: The number of dengue fever and leptospirosis cases in Kelantan has dropped significantly as of October, compared with the same period last year, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah reported a reduction in dengue fever cases from 2,510 last year to 1,192 this year between January and October.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this data reflects a 52.51 percent reduction in dengue cases. Notably, no dengue-related deaths have occurred this year, in contrast to two fatalities reported last year. The number of dengue outbreaks, or clusters, has also decreased from 161 last year to 87 this year, marking a 46 percent reduction. All reported outbreaks have concluded, and there are no active clusters currently.

Hilmi Abdullah addressed these findings in response to a query from Dr Hafidzah Mustakim (PH-Kota Lama) during the state assembly session at the Kota Darulnaim Complex. Additionally, he provided updates on leptospirosis cases, which have also seen a decline. Up to the 45th Epidemiological Week this year, 173 cases were reported compared to 360 cases in the previous year. No leptospirosis clusters have been reported this year, whereas three were detected last year.

The state government has collaborated with the Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK), local authorities, and other relevant agencies to combat infectious diseases like dengue fever and leptospirosis. Measures such as releasing mosquitoes with Wolbachia, organizing gotong-royong activities, and encouraging community cooperation in maintaining environmental cleanliness have been implemented to reduce infection rates.