Dengue Cases Are Rising in Singapore: Here's How to Create a More Comfortable Home Environment

As Singapore enters its traditional dengue season, recent reports suggest that while overall dengue cases remain lower than last year, the number of infections has been increasing in recent months.

According to The Straits Times, Singapore recorded 54% fewer dengue cases in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. However, cases rose by 87.8% between April and June, and infectious disease experts expect numbers to continue increasing as a different dengue virus strain (DENV-3) becomes more prevalent in the community. People generally have lower immunity to a newly dominant strain, which can contribute to a rise in infections. (Abdullah, 2026)

The National Environment Agency (NEA) also continues to monitor dengue activity across the island, with Singapore currently in its peak dengue season and active dengue clusters being closely managed. (Abdullah, 2026)

5 Simple Ways to Protect your Loved Ones from Dengue

1. Spray insecticide regularly

Spray insecticide in dark corners of your house, such as under the sofa, bed and table or behind curtains. This will prevent mosquitos from hiding or lurking in your home.

2. Use Spatial Mosquito Repellent

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3. Apply mosquito repellent when going out

Mosquito repellents should be applied as much as possible when you leave your home, especially when you are near areas that are known to be a Dengue Cluster.

4. Stay covered and wear light-colored clothing

The logic behind staying covered is that mosquito cannot bite through thick fabric, so skin covered by the fabric is protected. Also, when the mosquito is close, it engages a different sense to detect people. They spot dark colors easily thus wearing light colors can help to prevent mosquito bites.

5. Prevent Breeding - Do the Mozzie Wipeout

The mozzie wipeout recommended by NEA focuses on removing stagnant water at home to prevent breeding. Here are the 5 key areas to check!

1. Turn pails upside down when not in use
2. Tip the Vase
3. Flip the flower pot plate
4. Loosen hardened soil
5. Clear the roof gutter and drains within compounds, and place Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis(Bti) insecticide inside

Types of Dengue Strain

Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito. There are 4 different serotypes of dengue (DENV1 – 4). Individuals can be infected with dengue up to 4 times and repeated infections are said to have a higher probability of severe dengue.

Symptoms of Dengue

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Here are some of the reported symptoms obtains from the MOH Website:

• Sudden onset of fever for 2-7 days
• Severe headache with pain behind the eyes
• Joint and muscle pain
• Skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting

Mild bleeding  (e.g. nose or gum bleed, or easy bruising of the Symptoms usually appear 4-7 days after being bitten (ranges from 3-14 days).

 If you think you have dengue fever, seek medical attention immediately.

 

Note: Methods described in the article only helps to lower and mitigate the risk of coming in contact with Aedes Mosquito. These methods should be adopted under the user’s discretion.