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  "id": 13327953,
  "title": "Haze sees Malaysian respiratory infections rise 10.43pc, conjunctivitis 26.47pc",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/haze-sees-malaysian-respiratory-infections-rise-10-43pc",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:42:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/10/haze-sees-respiratory-infections-rise-1043pc-conjunctivitis-2647pc/238545"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian Health Ministry has reported a significant rise in respiratory infections and conjunctivitis cases due to the ongoing haze, with upper respiratory tract infections increasing by 10.43% and conjunctivitis cases rising by 26.47%. The ministry is monitoring the situation at 78 health facilities nationwide and has advised the public to take precautions, particularly those with pre-existing conditions, to avoid or postpone outdoor activities and wear suitable face masks. Air quality in 32 monitoring stations across eight states and two federal territories is currently in the Unhealthy range, urging individuals to check API readings and prioritize their health.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Respiratory Infections Rise 10.43 Pct, Conjunctivitis 26.47 Pct Amid Haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/general-respiratory-infections-rise-10-43-pct-conjunctivitis-26-47",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:03:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Wan Saiful urges haze compensation fund, probe into Malaysian firms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/wan-saiful-urges-haze-compensation-fund-probe-into-malaysian-firms",
        "published": "2026-10-10T04:40:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze sees Malaysian respiratory infections rise 10.43pc, conjunctivitis 26.47pc",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/haze-sees-malaysian-respiratory-infections-rise-10-43pc-13330065",
        "published": "2026-10-10T04:42:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}