The National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) are gearing up for what might be the worst year for the ever-present dengue virus outbreak in Singapore.
Authorities believe and have forecast a whopping number of 30,000 dengue cases in 2016 — way higher than the previous high forecast of 22,170 in 2013.
The figures were announced in a media briefing yesterday, where NEA announced that the annual Mozzi Wipeout Campaign will be held earlier this year on Feb 28, TODAY reports. Over 5,000 grassroots leaders and volunteers have been roped in to visit areas riddled with dengue cases to advise residents on dengue prevention tips.