MOH records 10,272 cases of waterborne diseases in six flood-hit states


TUMPAT: The Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) has recorded 10,272 cases of waterborne diseases at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and Perak as of Friday (Dec 6).

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the cases include 6,730 Acute Respiratory Infections, 3,021 skin infections, 298 Acute Gastroenteritis, 190 conjunctivitis, 20 chickenpox and 13 Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD).

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