Malaysia Healthcare Chronicles
Malaysia vs. COVID-19: The First Wave
The first wave of reported COVID-19 cases in Malaysia began on 25 January 2020 , involving a group of individuals arriving in Malaysia from Singapore. With rising concerns for the nation’s safety, the Malaysian government commenced control and prevention initiatives to arrest the spread of the virus.
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Although the numbers kept climbing, Malaysia was able to take the helm in facing the first wave of the reported COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Health was quick to act by placing focus on the treatment of these patients, resulting in an almost complete recovery rate of 20 cases out of the 22 reported.
The first Covid-19 patient who recovered in Malaysia was a young but courageous 4-year old girl. Other patients who recovered were not only thrilled to overcome this unprecedented obstacle but expressed utmost gratitude and admiration to the quality of healthcare services provided to them by our very own dedicated medical frontliners.
Image source: Ministry of Health Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia has always been transparent and informative with how they manage the COVID-19 cases. The public are regularly updated on the current situation in the country, earning us trust and confidence from our international peers and The World Health Organization (WHO). WHO commended our Ministry of Health for the courage in taking challenging measures, our competency to deal with unfamiliar obstacles, efficiency in getting results and zeal to serve the patients with the highest integrity. Malaysia Healthcare has always been prepared for the worst, but we remain hopeful and united in our battle against the COVID-19 outbreak!
Find out how Malaysia managed the first wave of the pandemic here.
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