Five cases of heat-related illness reported thus far, says Health DG


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has detected five cases of heat-related illness thus far, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

He said of the total, two cases were reported in Kelantan that have led to the deaths of two children due to severe dehydration and heatstroke.

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