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PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The war to stop the Covid-19 pandemic is not over, and the battle is getting tougher as it requires the integration of the people and the Ministry of Health (MINSA) to combat the pandemic effectively.
Chief Health Officer Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah (Photo) He said that the efforts of the Ministry of Health to contain the transmission of Covid-19 in the country will continue and that public health facilities so far have been able to cope with the pandemic.
He spoke at the launch of a coffee book titled “Fighting Uncertainty: The Hospital Services Journey to Fight Covid-19,” which took place virtually here on Thursday (December 31).
While wishing all Malaysians a happy new year, Dr. Noor Hisham again reminded people to adhere to standard operating procedure (SOP) such as observing physical distancing, wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, and avoiding places busy as they gather with the family to welcome the New Year.
“If possible, do not meet, and if necessary, there should be no more than 10 people and adhere to the SOP of the Ministry of Health,” he said at the ceremony that was also attended by the deputy director general of Health (Medical), Datuk Dr. Rohaizat. That.
Dr. Noor Hisham also thanked all Ministry of Health staff, front-line staff and media staff for jointly fighting Covid-19 for a year.
“The battle is mentally and physically exhausting for the staff of the Ministry of Health and the people. We have not won and we hope that in 2021 we can break the chain of infection by Covid-19 in the country with the cooperation of the people,” he said.
In the coffee table book, Dr. Noor Hisham said it is a meaningful publication as it recounts the journey of leaders in fighting the disease throughout the year that could be shared with the future generation.
Published by the Hospital Service of the Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC), Medical Program, the 158-page book is a compilation of articles and photos on the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic so far.
A total of 350 copies were printed with the contribution of the World Health Organization (WHO) and would be distributed to the Ministry of Health, state health directors, as well as other ministries and agencies, universities and the Malaysian Private Hospital Association (APHM).
Members of the public can read the coffee table book by browsing the official website of the Ministry of Health. – Bernama
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