Health Ministry urges hygiene, may 'take action' against places with frequent HFMD outbreaks


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry may take action against premises that record a high frequency of the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak.

Its minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said places such as childcare centres and other premises should be monitored for such outbreaks.

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