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Health Ministry mobilises 387 personnel across 85 emergency teams for monsoon response
The Ministry of Health has activated emergency medical response capacity ahead of the monsoon season, deploying hundreds of personnel across the country to provide rapid healthcare assistance during potential flood events.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has established 85 Emergency Medical Teams comprising 387 personnel to respond to health emergencies during the upcoming monsoon season, the ministry announced on Saturday.
The deployment represents a comprehensive preparedness strategy to ensure rapid medical intervention and support in flood-affected areas across the country. The teams have been strategically positioned to maximise response times and provide immediate assistance to affected communities.
The personnel, drawn from health facilities nationwide, have been equipped and trained to handle surge capacity demands that typically accompany seasonal flooding. Their responsibilities include emergency medical treatment, disease surveillance, and coordination with other disaster response agencies.
The MOH's monsoon preparedness measures form part of broader national disaster management initiatives coordinated during the high-risk monsoon period. The activation of these Emergency Medical Teams underscores the ministry's commitment to maintaining public health resilience during seasonal weather events that regularly impact the region.