fbpx
Connect with us

News

Measles Outbreak On the Rise in M’sia Because People are Refusing Vaccination

Published

- World Of Buzz
Source: NST & Blog SMK Sg Choh

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that is caused by the measles virus. Ensuring that we do not contract this disease, the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination was introduced to help us prevent the disease. However, lately, people have been opting to skip this vaccination simply because they don’t trust it anymore.

However, this refusal to vaccinate themselves and/or their kids have led to the rise in measles cases all over Malaysia.

NST reported that the health ministry is worried over the hike in the number of measles cases by 22.3 per cent compared to the first five months last year (2017).

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah took to Facebook to share the concerning information.

 - World Of Buzz

Source: nst

He wrote,

“Until May 31 this year, there are 724 cases of measles nationwide compared to 592 cases for the same period last year.”

“For the period between September 2017 and February 2018, Malaysia ranks 10th place for countries with the highest number of measles cases after the Philippines and China.”

Source: web md

In 2016, Dr Noor Hashim shared that “the MMR immunisation coverage on 12-month-old babies stood at 94.37 per cent and it dropped to 92.08 per cent in 2017.” That’s a significant drop! 

However, he later noted that 2017 data was still at its initial state.

“We need more than 95 per cent immunisation coverage to provide herd immunity for measles.”

On a brighter note, Dr Noor Hisham said that there was a drop of 38.1 per cent (16,704 cases) in the number of dengue cases between January and 9 June 2018. That’s good news! 

Besides that, the number of fatalities caused by dengue has also decreased by 54.5 per cent (55 cases) this year (2018).

29026

Source: egypt today

He then continued,

“From January to 9 June last year (2018), there were 43,807 cases with 101 fatalities compared to 27,103 cases with 46 fatalities for the same period this year.”

Nevertheless, he noted that there would be an increase in the number of dengue cases after the Raya celebrations have ceased. This prediction is based on previous years’ trends.

He shared that one of the main factors of the possible rise in dengue is due to “people movement”.

On a different matter, based on the 2018 Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) report, Malaysia has scored an index value of 66 for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2016-2030, according to Dr Noor Hisham.

“For Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the World Health Organisation in its write-up titled- Malaysia: UHC and SDG Profile 2018 – has stated that Malaysia scored 70 out of the 100 target for 2017, of which the highest score in the West Pacific region is 80 for Australia, Brunei, Japan and Singapore,” he shared.

So, to ensure that our citizens’ health improves, Dr Noor Hisham noted that the health authorities are doing whatever necessary to increase the awareness on “non-communicable disease and mental health”.

It’s great that the authorities are finally paying attention to issues that matter; hopefully, they will succeed in all of their attempts.

That said, we too have to play an active role in ensuring the quality of our health. Therefore, as suggested by medical experts, we shouldn’t deny the MMR vaccination as it serves as prevention of the disease and we should also stay vigilant so we don’t contract the dengue fever since it’s predicted to see a rise after Raya.

Stay safe and healthy, guys! 

 

Also read: Those Travelling to Japan and Taiwan Urged to Get Vaccinated Following Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak In Japan And Taiwan, Tourists Urged To Get Vaccinated Before Travelling There - World Of Buzz

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Death Feat Image Death
News4 hours ago

18yo Teen in Penang Dies from Electrocution While Charging His Smartphone Using Socket on Express Bus

A teenager has tragically died in Butterworth, Penang, after he was electrocuted while charging his smartphone using a socket onboard...

Feat Image Twin Tower Feat Image Twin Tower
News7 hours ago

M’sian Activist Urges KLCC Twin Towers be Renamed “Sabah & Sarawak” in Honour of The Borneo States

Malaysian activist and founder of Saya Anak Sarawak (SAS) Peter John Jaban has urged for the KLCC Twin Towers to...

Collage 13 Collage 13
News8 hours ago

“They’ve been here over 3 months” – Foreign Beggars at Johor Pasar Malam Make up to RM12,000 a Month

Foreign beggars are making up to RM12,000 a month at a night market in Johor. In an official statement by...

Feat Image Parking Fine Feat Image Parking Fine
News9 hours ago

M’sian Vehicle Owners with Unpaid Parking Fines Face CTOS Blacklist as They’re Now Added to The System

The Miri City Council (MCC) has introduced a new measure to ensure that vehicle owners in Sarawak’s second-largest city adhere...

Feat Image Arrest Feat Image Arrest
News10 hours ago

Thai Police Arrests Famous Kelantanese Female Celebrity at Golok Hotel for Possession of 6,000 Meth Pills

A popular Kelantanese female singer was arrested by the Thai Police at a hotel in Golok, Narathiwat, north of the...

Collage 12 Collage 12
News12 hours ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News1 day ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News1 day ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY