Diarrhoea, vomiting claims spark probe at Janda Baik river, Pahang Health Dept steps up checks (opens original article in a new tab)

Pahang Health Department investigates reports of illness after river bathing, with no confirmed cases yet and ongoing water testing.

• Pahang State Health Department is investigating reports of visitors experiencing diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever after bathing in a river near Bentong.
• Initial risk assessments found no food poisoning incidents or unusual increase in acute gastroenteritis cases, with water sampling results pending.
• JKNP is enhancing AGE surveillance, conducting environmental risk assessments, and collaborating with agencies to check water quality and pollution sources.