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A report released by WHO recently shows that many of Malaysian still taking the Influenza epidemic (H1N1) lightly and not given any further thought about it.
It's stated in the report that Malaysian lack of understanding and knowledge in regards of the influenza H1N1 spreads and prevention steps towards it.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said even so, Malaysia had adequate sources and system in making sure an early detection of those who suffered from the flu. He reitterated that the death rate in the country was still within the limits set by WHO.
WHO officials invited to conduct a research in Malaysia to investigate the rising number of A (h1N1) patients and fatality. The team were here for a week to study of the situation before the report being submitted to the ministry.
In the report, the WHO research team suggested that more beds be set up at the intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals, which treat A(H1N1) patients with chronic conditions. The content of the study includes studying the country's death rate, awareness campaign and the public's response to the pandemic.
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by F4 Team
To date Sabah has seen 32 positive cases of Influenza A (H1N1). The Stars reported that the Cabinet Committee released a statement on the flu virus saying that there were no additional schools closed as of Friday. However, according to the Kota Belud Hospital Director Dr Naransamy Sinaray, three people were infencted with H1N1 and it involves a pregnant woman which is then refered to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu.
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