“Eight years ago, I lost both of my parents to dengue within two days of each other. The pain was unbearable. I almost lost my brother too. Thankfully, he recovered after a week in hospital. I miss my parents every single day.”
- Ms Hanim, 28 years old, Pulau Pinang
N.B.: These statements are based on real experiences, but names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals quoted.
“I was admitted to the ICU for severe dengue. At the time, I was 56 years old and had already been diagnosed with diabetes. Everything happened so fast. Two days after admission, the doctor declared that I was in critical condition and my organs were failing.”
- Ms Shalini, 63 years old, Kuala Lumpur
N.B.: These statements are based on real experiences, but names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals quoted.
“Even after 23 years, I still remember it vividly—I was just six years old when both my parents were hospitalised for dengue. Initially, my sister and I felt lost and alone as there was no one to care for us. Thankfully, my aunt stepped in to look after us.”
- Ms Julia, 29 years old, Selangor
N.B.: These statements are based on real experiences, but names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals quoted.
“I was in Standard 6 when dengue hit me hard. I ended up sitting for my UPSR exams in the hospital bed, feeling weak and anxious. It was one of the most important exams in my life, and I was fighting both the illness and the pressure. It’s something I’ll never forget.”
- Akmal, 20 years old, Perak
N.B.: These statements are based on real experiences, but names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals quoted.
- Mr Ali, 40 years old, Sabah
N.B.: These statements are based on real experiences, but names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals quoted.
"Losing my pregnant wife and our unborn child due to severe dengue complications was the lowest point of my life. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, they couldn’t be saved. I miss them terribly to this day.”
Take steps to protect yourselves and your family from severe dengue. Find a nearby clinic that offers dengue vaccination today.
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Still thirsty for more info on dengue? Dive into these videos!
‘Our Dengue Battle Stories’ Video
Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact. Witness the human toll of dengue through the voices of survivors and those left behind.
Stay Ahead of Dengue Before It Strikes
Dengue took more than 100 lives in Malaysia last year alone. Don’t let it take yours. Watch Dr Sebastian Tan shared how to stay safe and prevent severe dengue.
What Do the Doctors Think?
Doctors share 4 tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, including through vaccination.
Have you ever seen a loved one suffer and be hospitalised due to dengue?
Watch the video and let’s prevent it from happening again by following 4 simple steps.
Survived dengue once? The next time could be worse.
Did you know that second dengue infection increases your possibility of getting severe dengue? Watch the video and follow 4 simple steps to protect yourself from severe dengue.
"Dengue is just another fever?", think again!
Dengue can strike ANYONE. Watch the video and protect yourself by following 4 simple steps.
Launch of End Dengue Deaths (ENDD) Campaign & Media Q&A Session
We are honoured to have Dr Ismuni Bohari, Deputy Director General (Public Health), to officiate the launch of ENDD Campaign on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia.