The government has set up a special task force to address public anxiety on the recent rise of dengue fever nationwide, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The prime minister said the task force led by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin would also comprise ministers from the Health Ministry, Housing and Local Government Ministry and Works Ministry.

The task force would also involve cooperation with state governments, local authorities as well as relevant agencies, he said in a statement here today.

He said the government hoped the increase in dengue fever cases would be curbed immediately with the setting up of the taskforce apart from implementing preventive measures that were more effective throughout the country.