PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam said 753 suspected leptospirosis infections with 126 confirmed cases were recorded from Jan 1 in the flood-hit states.
He said there are also increases in other diseases such as acute gastroenteritis, other diarrheal diseases and upper respiratory tract infections among flood victims.
Subramaniam also said that there are 20 confirmed melioidosis cases recorded at the flood affected places.
“We are increasing our public education and awareness, and public hygiene campaigns so that they (flood victims) drink only boiled water and eat well-cooked food.
“We want them to also take precautionary measures such as wearing boots and gloves when cleaning their premises,” he told a press conference at the ministry here.
Subramaniam said the ministry will continue to monitor the affected areas to prevent the diseases from spreading further.