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MOH records increase in haze-related illnesses

CASES of respiratory tract infections rose by 10.4 per cent to 3,875 during Epidemiological Week (ME) 40/2026, up from 3,509 cases in ME 39/2026, following the recent prolonged haze conditions.

  • Haze-related illnesses rise 26.47% in MOH records
  • Conjunctivitis cases increase from 102 to 129
  • Respiratory infections up 10.4%, asthma down 13.64%

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