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  • Malaysia - Cases of typhoid fever reported in the Kuala Lumpur area

    32 down in KL typhoid outbreak

    Published: 19 October 2015 10:33 PM


    The Health Ministry said today that 32 cases of typhoid fever has been reported in the Kuala Lumpur area as of Sunday.

    The outbreak started with seven cases that were reported with the Federal Territory Health Department in the first week of August.

    The seven people affected were said to be construction workers staying in Cheras and working near downtown Kuala Lumpur.
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    The Titiwangsa area recorded the highest number with 16, followed by Kepong (8), Lembah Pantai (4) and Cheras (4). However, there have been no fatalities recorded so far. ? October 19, 2015.

    - See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/m....4ZnAZula.dpuf
    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela

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    Updated: Friday October 23, 2015 MYT 9:33:17 AM

    Health D-G: Claims typhoid spread by illegal ice factories untrue

    KUALA LUMPUR: Claims that the outbreak of typhoid here originated from illegal ice factories are not true, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
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    Meanwhile, he said Kuala Lumpur recorded an increase of four typhoid cases raising the total number from January to October to 38 cases. - Bernama

    KUALA LUMPUR: Claims that the outbreak of typhoid here originated from illegal ice factories are not true, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela

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      142 food outlets shut down since typhoid outbreak

      BY NOEL ACHARIAM
      Published: 25 October 2015 8:09 PM

      City Hall?s Health and Environment Department has closed down 142 food outlets during its inspections for cleanliness and hygiene against typhoid, since October 21.

      The outlets closed were in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Jalan Duta, Ampang, Wisma Central, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Mega Mendung, among others.

      The city authority has deployed 36 officers to conduct daily typhoid checks with officers from the Federal Territory Health Department and other agencies at hawker stalls, restaurants and food courts.

      City Hall Health and Environment director Dr Hayati Abdullah said the new standard operating procedure (SOP) included the shutting down of hawker stalls run by foreigners.

      - See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/c....VSrUvmPy.dpuf
      "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
      -Nelson Mandela

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