The education ministry has implemented health ministry guidelines to manage tuberculosis risks, ensuring student and staff safety through immediate monitoring and case management.

NIBONG TEBAL: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken swift action to manage any potential risk of tuberculosis transmission in schools.

Minister Fadhlina Sidek said monitoring and case management are carried out immediately to safeguard student, teacher, and staff wellbeing.

She stated the current situation is under control due to close cooperation between the MOE and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

This cooperation operates at federal, state, and district levels.

“Every health-related report is addressed promptly and in accordance with the standard operating procedures established,” she told a press conference.

All reporting is conducted immediately in line with MOH guidelines. This ensures any potential risk is managed early and does not compromise school community safety.

Fadhlina emphasised the MOE adopts a preventive approach. It maintains continuous preparedness in managing health issues in schools.

Earlier, she launched the distribution of 145,000 free Farm Fresh Grow UHT milk packs. These packs are for preschool students across Penang.

 The Sun Malaysia