Despite foreign media reports of a recent increase in influenza cases, Malaysia's Health Ministry asserts that the country is not experiencing a surge in influenza infections. Hospital admission rates for severe acute respiratory infections have actually decreased, and influenza-like illness consultations in public health clinics are also down. The ministry cites WHO data indicating a decline in influenza cases across the Western Pacific Region and emphasizes that Malaysia has not recorded any human cases of avian influenza.
Malaysia assures the public that it does not face a rising trend of influenza cases and has not recorded any human cases of avian influenza. The Health Ministry emphasized that hospital admissions for severe acute respiratory infection have actually decreased by 0.16% from 7.52% in Epidemiological Week 3 (EW3/2025) to 7.26% in EW4. Furthermore, the consultation rate for influenza-like illnesses in public health clinics has also declined by 1.14%, dropping from 5.81% in EW3 to 4.67% in EW4.
These figures contradict reports of a sudden surge in influenza cases circulating in foreign media.The ministry pointed to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Western Pacific Region (WPRO), which indicated a decrease in positive influenza test results. The report noted that positive results for influenza test samples were 26.19% in EW1 of 2025 and 21.97% in EW 4/2025, a decrease of 4%. Additionally, the WHO's weekly report on January 31st stated that there were no new cases of avian influenza in humans, including in Japan, with the last recorded case in the region on January 1st.The Health Ministry is actively monitoring farms, wild bird populations, and wet markets to prevent any risk of avian influenza infection. This vigilant approach aims to ensure that Malaysia remains free from avian influenza through strict biosecurity control and preventive measures. The public is urged to take preventive measures such as frequent hand washing with water and soap or using hand sanitizer, covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and wearing a face mask for high-risk individuals and those with symptoms. The ministry advises anyone experiencing prolonged fever, cough, and flu to immediately seek examination and treatment at government or private health facilities
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