MOH logs 10,272 waterborne disease cases in six flood-hit states

The Health Ministry has recorded 10,272 cases of waterborne diseases at temporary relief centres in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak as of yesterday.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad stated that the cases include 6,730 acute respiratory infections, 3,021 skin infections, 298 for acute gastroenteritis, 190 for conjunctivitis, 20 for chickenpox, and 13 for hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).

He noted that all reported infectious disease cases at the shelters are sporadic and under control.

“The public must remain attentive to directives from authorities and take personal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, accidents, and injuries.

“Individuals are also urged to seek immediate treatment from medical teams at the PPS or the nearest healthcare facilities and avoid delaying treatment,” he said during a press conference after visiting the shelter at the Mara Junior Science College in Tumpat today.

Dzulkefly also reported that 121 healthcare facilities have been affected by the floods, with 77 in Kelantan, 30 in Terengganu, nine in Kedah, two each in Negeri Sembilan and Pahang, and one in Perak.

He explained that they comprise 56 rural clinics, 34 health clinics, 19 dental clinics, five district health offices, six hospitals, and one at an international entry point.

“Eighty-seven healthcare facilities are operational, while 31 have moved their services to alternative facilities.

“Only three facilities are non-operational as they are still being cleaned. The public can still access healthcare services at these facilities, including alternative facilities, as usual,” he said.

“The ministry will ensure that appropriate preventive and control measures are in place to provide uninterrupted and efficient healthcare services,” he said.

- Bernama

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