Radzi replaces Noor Hisham as health DG
His appointment took effect on April 21.
Strikes not the best way to handle problems in health sector, says Noor Hisham
The health director-general says problems need to be dealt with through joint involvement.
Weekly dengue cases up 9.3%
Four deaths from dengue fever complications were also reported from Feb 12 to 18.
Current Covid-19 SOPs to remain, says health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says key indicators will be studied before a decision is made to tighten them, if necessary.
Weekly dengue cases up 3.5%
The cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported so far stands at 64,078 compared to 25,794 for the corresponding period in 2021, an increase of 148.4%.
Weekly dengue cases up 11.6%
Two deaths from dengue fever complications were also reported.
8.9% increase in weekly dengue cases
However, no deaths from complications due to dengue fever were reported during the week.
Weekly dengue cases up 1.3%
Two deaths due to dengue fever complications were reported from Nov 6 to 12.
Covid-positive voters must wear face masks, says health DG
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says these voters are not allowed to use public transport, including e-hailing vehicles.
Weekly dengue cases up 16%
However, the number of hotspot localities reported decreased to 50 compared to 56 the previous week.
Weekly dengue cases down 9.5%
The cumulative number of dengue fever cases reported so far is 49,569, compared to 21,707 cases for the same period in 2021, an increase of 128.4%.
Dengue cases up from previous week, most hotspots in Selangor
A total of 45,018 cases have been reported so far compared to 20,376 during the same period last year.
