MOH on alert for emergence of Disease X in Malaysia

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PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is on alert and is preparedness to face Disease X if it appears in this country, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

Speaking to reporters after launching the Malaysian Diet Guide Series and the Healthy Eating Responsibility For Women Initiative on Monday , he said the public need not worry about the disease.

"And we are confident that we can deal with it effectively based on our experience with previous disease outbreaks, including COVID-19, Nipah virus, SARS, and MERS-CoV," he said. "At the same time, the public needs to get information and be prepared to face the disease, including following health guidelines, good health practices and getting the latest information on the disease," said Dr Muhammad Radzi.

Although the nature and timing of Disease X have yet to be identified, it is reported that health experts have voiced concerns about the impact of the disease.

 

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