KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) — The Health Ministry has instructed all health facilities to step up monitoring for infuenza-like illness and respiratory infections for early detection of H5N1 avian flu cases in humans.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the monitoring is for those who seek treatment at health clinics.
He said medical personnel must improve infection control procedures in health facilities as well as the use of full protective equipment while conducting their field activities…..
