Health Dept takes preventive measures


KUANTAN: The Pahang Health Department is taking preventive and control measures in several districts adjacent to Gua Musang following the occurrence of a lung infection among the Orang Asli community in Kuala Koh.

Its director Datuk Dr Sha’ari Ngadiman said all health clinics and hospitals in Jerantut, Lipis and Cameron Highlands had been instructed to be on standby and notification checks were being conducted for all cases related to respiratory tract infections.

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