Situation under control, says health minister on heatwave

BernamaPublished: May 16, 2023 1:10 PM

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa today reiterated that the status of the national health system is still under control amid the current hot spell.

As of yesterday, she said the Health Ministry recorded 15 cumulative cases related to the hot weather, with the death toll remaining at one.

“The 15 cases involved...

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