Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the cases include 6,730 acute respiratory infections, skin infections (3,021), acute gastroenteritis (298), conjunctivitis (190), chickenpox (20) and hand, foot, and mouth disease (13).

He said all the reported infectious disease cases at the relief centres were sporadic but under control.

“The public must remain attentive to directives from authorities and take personal health precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, accidents and injuries.

“Flood victims are also urged to seek immediate treatment from medical teams at the relief centres or the nearest healthcare facilities,” he told reporters after visiting the relief centre at the Mara Junior Science College in Tumpat today.

Dzulkefly also said 121 healthcare facilities had been affected by the floods – 77 in Kelantan, 30 in Terengganu, nine in Kedah, two each in Negeri Sembilan and Pahang, and one in Perak.

He said they comprised 56 rural clinics, 34 health clinics, 19 dental clinics, five district health offices, six hospitals, and one facility at an international entry point.

“Currently, 87 healthcare facilities are operational, while 31 have moved their services to alternative facilities.

“Only three facilities are non-operational as they are being cleaned. The public can still access healthcare services at these facilities, including alternative facilities, as usual.

“The health ministry will ensure that appropriate preventive and control measures are in place to provide uninterrupted and efficient healthcare services,” he said.