PUTRAJAYA: A total of 48 out of 134 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights in Subang Jaya are still receiving treatment at hospitals, says the Health Ministry.
Data showed that eight victims are aged below six years, seven to 12 years (10); 13 to 17 years (nine), 18 and 59 (87), while 19 patients are 60 years old and above.
"Of the 48 patients still receiving treatment, 30 are at Health Ministry facilities, while 18 are in private hospitals. As of 3pm on Thursday (April 3), no fatalities have been reported," it said.
It added that mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) have been conducted to assist victims, with interventions carried out at two temporary relief centres – Putra Heights Mosque Hall and Camelia Hall – as well as at Putrajaya Hospital as of 2 pm.
"A total of 25 personnel were mobilised from various agencies, including the Petaling and Putrajaya health offices, the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Putrajaya Hospital and Mercy Malaysia," it said.
The ministry also reported that Putrajaya Hospital received eight patients, including children, who were referred from Sultan Idris Shah Hospital, Serdang, on April 2.
"Medical examinations revealed that the admitted patients suffered burn injuries covering 10% to 20% of their body. Regular monitoring is being conducted due to the risk of infection.
"All patients are in stable condition, with two expected to be discharged soon. Their treatment will continue based on the severity of their injuries and overall condition," it said.
Regarding emergency response, medical and health teams were deployed to temporary relief centres, including those from Petaling health office, Seri Kembangan Health Clinic and Taman Medan Health Clinic.
The ministry said that the Putrajaya Medical Emergency Coordination Centre also responded to the incident, while the MHPSS team provided support through interventions such as Psychological First Aid at the relief centre and hospitals. – Bernama
