TUMPAT: A total of 4,894 cases of infectious diseases have been reported at flood relief centres throughout Kelantan as of yesterday. State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin stated that the most common disease detected was respiratory infections, with 2,923 cases, followed by skin infections with 1,367 cases. Other diseases reported include 116 cases of acute gastroenteritis, 99 cases of conjunctivitis, and 376 cases of viral fever.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, all cases have been treated by medical teams at the relief centres, and the situation is now under control. Most of the cases were detected at relief centres in Pasir Mas, Machang, and Tumpat, as mentioned by Dr Zaini during a discussion with reporters at Sekolah Kebangsaan Padang Pohon Tanjung.

Dr Zaini also highlighted that several teams from the health department have been mobilised to all centres to monitor the health of the flood victims. These teams are particularly focused on checking for the spread of diseases among those affected by
the floods.