Singapore faces a new battle as more dengue cases emerge.
2004 had the highest annual number of cases on record with
over 9,400 cases.
The year 2005 is fast overtaking that number with a sharp
increase in cases since May this year.
The World Health Organisation estimates that there might
be 50 million cases of dengue infection worldwide every
year.
In its continuing bid to curb the spread of dengue, Singapore's
National Environment Agency (NEA) launched a hotline on
Tuesday, September 13 to get the public into the act and
help fight dengue.
The hotline will provide the public additional channels
to inform NEA of any potential breeding sites spotted.
The hotline, manned round the clock by a team of trained
NEA officers, will be take feedback on breeding sites, and
provide information and advice to the public on dengue preventive
measures.
The public can call NEA at 1800-X-DENGUE (1800-9-336483)
or email to x-dengue@nea.gov.sg.
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