KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The Health Ministry’s (MOH) management and control of dengue infection has successfully reduced cases and deaths, according to the Auditor General’s Report (LKAN) 2022.
However, it found several weaknesses which affected dengue control management, including the task force teams and equipment to carry out prevention and control activities, as well as community cooperation in dealing with dengue’s spread.
The report recommended the MOH take corrective action by increasing prevention activities, especially in high-risk areas, with the cooperation of the community, non-governmental organisations, building management, private entities or corporate bodies, and the local authorities.
The ministry should also prioritise an adequate number of resources, task force teams, and equipment to ensure the effective implementation of prevention and control activities.
“MOH is recommended to organise more early awareness programmes in schools, higher education institutions and offices, as well as to disseminate information on dengue prevention widely on electronic and social media,” it stated.
— Bernama
