KPJ Damansara launches dengue prevention awareness campaignAugust 27, 2024
(3rd from left) Nurul Izzah Anwar, Chairperson of the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI), (2nd right) Dato’ Mohamad Farid Salim, Chief Operating Officer of KPJ Healthcare Berhad with the rest launch the dengue awareness and vaccination
programme at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital.
Dengue fever is a serious global health threat, affecting millions of people each year. Dengue is one of the top ten global health threats as listed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2019. As of 30 April this year, over 7 million dengue cases have been reported worldwide, surpassing the total annual cases reported in 2023.
Dengue is hyper-endemic in Malaysia. In the first 6 months of 2024, the Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 75,263 cases and 60 deaths, marking a 27% increase in cases and a 50% increase in deaths compared to the same period last year. There is currently no definitive curative treatment for dengue, and no antiviral is available. Clinical management of dengue is mainly supportive. Additionally, individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue, which can be fatal. Effective prevention and control measures Recognising the urgent need for prevention, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital in collaboration with Takeda Malaysia Sdn Bhd, marked a significant milestone on 24 August by hosting the “Dengue and Merdeka” awareness event. Coinciding with Malaysia’s 67th Independence Day, the event celebrated the launch of the dengue vaccination programme, a crucial step forward in combating this widespread disease. The event was inaugurated by Nurul Izzah Anwar, Chairperson of the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI), who stated, “Dengue has long been a challenge for our country. Despite intensive efforts by the government, such as widespread mosquito control programmes and community engagement in eliminating breeding sites, Malaysia continues to grapple with a high burden of dengue fever cases.” Earlier, Dato’ Mohamad Farid Salim, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of KPJ Healthcare Berhad reminded guests to remain vigilant against the health threats we face, particularly the growing risk of dengue. According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of the world's population is now at risk of dengue. This is a powerful reminder that we must stay proactive in safeguarding our health. Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, a paediatrician at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital, in his talk titled “Merdeka and Dengue”, urged all eligible individuals over 4 years old to consider taking the dengue vaccine, which has been shown to reduce the risk of contracting dengue and decreases the risk of hospitalisation by 84%. There have been no major adverse effects associated with the dengue vaccine.” The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Professor Dato' Dr Azizi Haji Omar, Member of the Board of Directors & Group Medical Advisor of KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Hoo Ling Lee, Regional Chief Executive Officer (RCEO) of KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Dr Nur Abdul Karim, Medical Director of KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital; Sharian Hussain, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital; Sony Paul, Head of Franchise, Vaccines Malaysia and Singapore (Takeda), along with members of the hospital community and the public. The audience was also treated to a performance by the Senior Citizens Club Subang Jaya Symphony Choir (SCCSJ Symphony Choir), who performed "Jiwa Merdeka." This stirring performance not only celebrated Malaysia’s independence but also highlighted the unity and resilience required in the ongoing fight against dengue. |
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