Health measures rolled out at shelters


Taking refuge: People seen in tents at a flood relief shelter in Alor Setar in this file photo. — Bernama

ALOR SETAR: Comprehensive health and hygiene measures are being introduced at all active temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah to prevent the spread of any contagious diseases among flood evacuees.

State health committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said this is to protect and safeguard the affected communities and curb any outbreak of diseases such as cholera.

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