MELAKA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Health Department is monitoring cases of asthma, conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) following unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings recorded in several areas of the state since Sunday.
State Health, Human Resources and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said that, as of epidemiological week 29 (ending July 19), there has been no significant rise in cases compared to previous weeks.
“Surveillance data from week 23 (June) to week 29 show stable trends, but monitoring will continue as a precaution,” he told reporters outside the Melaka State Legislative Assembly sitting at Seri Negeri today.
Ngwe said the state is managing haze-related health risks in accordance with the Health Ministry’s Guidelines for Haze-Related Health Management, issued in 2020, and is prepared to act in line with the National Haze Action Plan if conditions worsen.
He urged the public, especially high-risk groups such as children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, to minimise outdoor exposure, remain indoors when possible, limit physical activity, wear face masks outdoors and stay well-hydrated.
“Anyone experiencing symptoms such as breathing difficulty, cough, flu, eye irritation or asthma attacks should seek immediate treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital,” he added.
More information on haze-related health precautions is available at www.infosihat.gov.my and www.moh.gov.my.
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