Event Brief
Dengue surges in Malaysia as vaccine uptake lags
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
Summary: Dengue cases are surging in Malaysia, but vaccine take-up remains low. An expert cited cost as one factor behind the weak uptake, highlighting a gap between rising disease burden and vaccination coverage.
WHO: An expert
WHAT: Dengue surges in Malaysia while vaccine take-up lags; cost is cited as a factor behind low uptake.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET
WHERE: Malaysia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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