KOTA BARU: The Health Ministry (MoH) has recorded a total of 14 cases of heatstroke as of Friday amid the current hot spell.
Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Suani said the Ministry expects the number of heatstroke victims to increase in this hot weather till August.
“Until yesterday, there have been 14 cases but the situation is still under control and can be accommodated in health facilities nationwide. There were six cases reported in Kelantan, Sarawak (5) and Sabah (3) until yesterday, and most of them (seven cases) involved adults,” he said.
He told reporters this after officiating the 4th Intermediate Electrocardiogram Conference 2023, organised by Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) and Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (HUSM) in Kubang Kerian, here, Saturday.
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He said at the MoH level, the top leadership has made efforts and listened to briefings from relevant ministries and is prepared to face the prolonged hot weather and heatstroke (cases).
“The MoH will cooperate with the Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) to disseminate information via television and social media, and people’s representatives are asked to play a role in spreading the word about the hot weather scenario in the country.
“Currently, the situation is under control, and MoH facilities and hospitals are prepared to receive all cases such as heatstroke victims and those suffering from heat cramps,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lukanisman said the MoH, with the cooperation of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), has also identified locations that are experiencing high temperatures for quick action, including preparing health facilities.
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