[FINAL v6] PDF 2014- 2015 Malaysia Floods

Table 6: Physical Damage to Medical Supplies in Health Facilities in Pahang Flood
Districts
Damage of Medical Supplies (RM)
Consumables
Drug/
Vaccines
Reagents
Total
Jerantut 4319 3,529 2314 10163
Maran 4201 250 0 4451
Pekan 4095 0 0 4095
Temerloh 0 83,004 9067 92071
Lipis 0 1086 0 1086
Bera 0 0 0 0
Bentong 0 0 0 0
Total 13,064 87,870 11,381 112,316
3.4 EFFECTS ON SERVICE DELIVERY, ACCESS AND DEMAND
The majority of health facilities involved were flooded or disconnected temporarily
for less than 2 weeks. However, there were four (4) health facilities in Pekan District
being flooded between 3-4 weeks and another eight (8) health facilities being
disconnected for more than 2 weeks.
The service delivery of the affected health facilities were interrupted during and post
flood. However, health services were continued to be delivered to the population
through temporary clinics at the disaster relief centre or at other designated places
such as schools and community hall. During this period, the health services were
more focus on antenatal care, outpatient care especially management of infectious
diseases such as acute respiratory diseases and diarrhea. High risk patient was
referred immediately to nearby hospital either via boat or helicopter (MERCY Flight).
This has resulted to overcrowding of hospital wards and out-patient department. The
availability of drugs and laboratory reagents were not hindered because of earlier
planning for disaster and adequate stock was ensured.
As the flood receded, the service delivery of the affected health facilities restarted
within 2-3 days after the completion of cleaning and washing done by the health
staffs. The service delivery of the badly damaged health facilities were carried out in
temporary health facilities such as tents, cabins and community hall while awaiting
repair or rebuilding of new premises.
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