KUALA LUMPUR: Two cases of acute gastroenteritis have been recorded at temporary evacuation centres (PPS), the Health Minister revealed.
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) said a total of 629 victims were examined at PPS’ across the country following flooding.
Of the victims treated, he said there were 78 cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI), 16 cases of skin infections, two cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and one of conjunctivitis.
“No victim was referred to hospital, and no disease outbreaks were reported among the flood victims at the PPS as yet,” he told reporters at the Malaysia International Healthcare (MIH) Megatrends 2025 event yesterday.
Dzulkefly said the ministry had also deployed emergency medical teams.
This included the Rapid Assessment Team (RAT), Rapid Response Team (RRT), Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
“These teams will carry out health assessments, provide treatment at PPS, conduct disease surveillance, perform environmental inspections and deliver psychosocial support to victims,” he added.
Dzulkefly said a total of 48 emergency medical teams, comprising 16 RATs and 32 RRTs, have been deployed to the various PPS to provide medical services.
The Kelantan Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) flood operations room was activated on Sunday, while the CPRC operations rooms in Perak and Kedah were activated on Monday
The state health departments in Terengganu, Perlis, Penang and Selangor have not activated their CPRC flood operation rooms.
Dzulkefly said the ministry has activated a comprehensive plan to provide medical assistance to flood victims.
