Typhoid outbreak in Kuala Lumpur

© Provided by The Malaysian Insider he Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) in Jalan Tun Razak. Some 32 cases of typhoid fever, the most from Titiwangsa which is covered by HKL, have been reported since early August this year. – File pic from Flickr, October…The Health Ministry said today that seven cases of typhoid fever have been reported with the Federal Territory Health Department since the first week of August.

The seven people affected were said to be construction workers staying in Cheras and working near downtown Kuala Lumpur.

According to a statement released by the ministry, two more persons who came into contact with the seven, were said to have tested positive for the disease in the following week, and were also given the relevant medical treatment.

Since then, more cases have been reported in several government and private hospitals in the capital city.

As of Sunday, October 18, the total number of cases stood at 32.

The Titiwangsa area recorded the highest number with 16, followed by Kepong (8), Lembah Pantai (4) and Cheras (4). However, there have been no fatalities recorded so far.