‘Surge’ in dengue fever

‘Surge’ in dengue fever

Fiji Times, 23 March – HEALTH and Medical Services Minister Rosy Akbar stressed the importance of controlling the mosquito population as a preventative measure of dengue infection in the country.

Ms Akbar told Parliament that dengue cases in the country were on the rise and right measures needed to be taken.

Responding to an Opposition question on the dengue outbreak yesterday, Ms Akbar said while the disease had no cure, its impact on individuals could be managed with appropriate treatment. Read more…