Cambodia has witnessed a substantial decrease in the incidence of dengue fever cases in 2024

The Ministry of Health has reported that the Kingdom of Cambodia experienced a significant decline in the number of dengue fever cases, with a total of 18,987 cases recorded in 2024.

This represents a remarkable decrease of 46 percent compared to the previous year, during which 35,390 cases were reported.The ministry has further noted that the disease resulted in 46 fatalities in the year under review, marking a substantial decrease of 54 percent compared to the year 2023

Dr. Leang Rithea, Director of the National Dengue Control Programme and Deputy Director of the National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, attributes this success to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in preventing the spread of this deadly disease.He emphasises the importance of prompt identification and treatment, advising parents to seek medical attention at health centres or hospitals within 48 hours if they suspect their children are infected with the dengue virus.

Dengue fever, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, predominantly affects tropical and sub-tropical regions, and is characterised by symptoms including high fever, nausea, rashes, backache and headaches.The haemorrhagic variant, which is often fatal due to severe internal bleeding resulting from blood vessel collapse, is of particular concern.