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Health Ministry guidelines to beef up disaster and crisis response

Published on 16 Oct 2024 3:11:14 PM

The Health Ministry has drawn up guidelines to strengthen resilience and response to disasters and crises.

Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is to ensure that the country’s development and economic progress will not be derailed in the event of a disaster.

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The Health Ministry has drawn up guidelines to strengthen resilience and response to disasters and crises.

Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is to ensure that the country’s development and economic progress will not be derailed in the event of a disaster.

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