Dengue spread in East Timor

Dengue spread in East Timor

DILI, East Timor: One child died and 25 others have been admitted to hospitals as dengue fever spread in the city.

Chief of the local health office Samuel Munaiseche said the government has launched an intensive campaign in the city to inform people as to how they can protect themselves against the disease.

"Their participation in keeping their environment clean is essential in fighting the epidemic," he said to Antara.

Samuel said there has not been any report of similar outbreaks in other regions in East Timor. (rms)