Kampong Chhnang Province Sees 178% Surge in Dengue Fever Cases Year-on-Year
Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia has reported a dramatic 178% increase in dengue fever cases compared to the same period last year. According to the Provincial Department of Health, a total of 3,511 cases have been recorded up to the 35th week, with five deaths. Climate change and variations in the dengue virus are cited as contributing factors.
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