Siem Reap sees sixfold rise in dengue fever

From January 1 to June 9, more than 6,000 patients received treatment for dengue fever at hospitals in Siem Reap province, out of whom eight died. The figure represents a sixfold increase compared to the same period last year when there were no casualties. Bou Sarin, the chairman of the Dengue Fever Programme at the Siem Reap provincial Health Department, told The Post on Tuesday that the worst affected communes in Siem Reap district are Slakram, Kokchak, Sala Kamroeuk and Nokor Thom. …

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