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Doctor in the House: Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Rose Nani Mudin, Ministry of Health | Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Rose Nani Mudin, Ministry of Health

29-Jan-16 16:00

Doctor in the House: Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Focusing on Aedes mosquito-borne diseases, he is joined by the Head of Vector-Borne Disease Sector from the Health Ministry, Dr Rose Nani Mudin to learn more about the Zika virus that is spreading fast across South America. They will also touch on two other diseases spread by the Aedes mosquito – chikungunya and dengue – which are on the rise in Malaysia. 


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