PHNOM PENH, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Dengue fever has killed at least seven Cambodian since early this year, a government officer said Tuesday.
Ngan Chantha, director of National Dengue Control Program said since the early year to June 2010, seven people have died of dengue fever and 1,111 cases of the disease were recorded.
Last week, the disease was a bit more increased in Phnom Penh, and in three other provinces of Kampong Cham, Kompong Thom and Siem Reap.
Fearing continue spread of the disease, as many as 1,000 Cambodians were holding campaign to raise public awareness on Tuesday in central capital city of Phnom Penh.
Ngan Chantha said if proper medical care or treatment was not taken, or the patients were careless, their lives are in risk regardless they are old or young.
There were 11,699 cases of dengue fever in 2009, of which 38 people have died of the disease.
Ngan Chantha, director of National Dengue Control Program said since the early year to June 2010, seven people have died of dengue fever and 1,111 cases of the disease were recorded.
Last week, the disease was a bit more increased in Phnom Penh, and in three other provinces of Kampong Cham, Kompong Thom and Siem Reap.
Fearing continue spread of the disease, as many as 1,000 Cambodians were holding campaign to raise public awareness on Tuesday in central capital city of Phnom Penh.
Ngan Chantha said if proper medical care or treatment was not taken, or the patients were careless, their lives are in risk regardless they are old or young.
There were 11,699 cases of dengue fever in 2009, of which 38 people have died of the disease.
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