Health in Times of Emergency

Dr. Mohamed Ashraff Mohd Ariff, MERCY Exco Member and Volunteer | Dr. Ahmad Farihan, MERCY Volunteer

08-Jan-15 16:00

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As the flood victims tally tops the 200,000 mark and people are being evacuated from their homes and temporarily housed in evacuation centres, other health issues crop up. With good hygiene and sufficient space becoming rarities, disease can compound the difficulties of flood survivors. Here is an update on the flood situation.

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Tags: east coast floods, mercy malaysia, relief works

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