Kota kinabalu: No infectious disease cases have been detected by the Sabah Health Department (JKNS) during the transfer of flood victims to temporary relief centres (PPS) following floods and landslides in Sabah. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that only common, non-infectious illnesses were reported and these were promptly addressed by healthcare personnel stationed at the PPS.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr. Dzulkefly emphasized that although no infectious disease outbreaks have been reported, JKNS continues to monitor the situation and implement various prevention measures for the victims currently at the PPS. He made these remarks while visiting and handing over aid to victims at PPS Taman Sri Keramat.

The number of flood victims in Sabah has increased to 3,325 people from 964 families this evening, compared to 3,134 people from 916 families this morning, across 28 PPS in six districts. The minister also visited and made contributions to the family of a landslide victim, Emily Johnny, 38, who was also a staff member of the Ministry of Health.

On Monday, Emily and her 11-year-old son Xarell Myre Aristothle perished after a landslide buried their home in Kampung Mook, Kinarut. Dr Dzulkefly will also visit several other locations to assess the condition of clinics and hospitals affected by the floods, ensuring that immediate remedial action can be taken.