39 firecrackers injury cases recorded in Kelantan, says state health
03 May 2023 02:06pm
Majority of firecracker injury cases in the state involved children between the ages of nine and 10.
Its director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said 10 of the cases were treated at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) while nine were treated at Tanah Merah Hospital.
He said four cases each were treated at Tengku Anis Hospital in Pasir Puteh, Gua Musang Hospital, Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital in Kuala Krai in addition to two cases at Tumpat Hospital, Machang Hospital (two), Jeli Hospital (three) and one at Pasir Mas Hospital.
"Two cases were referred to specialist hospitals due to serious injuries while 14 victims were treated as outpatients due to non-serious injuries.
"Twenty-three cases were warded for further treatment and required monitoring by doctors and medical staff," he said in a statement, here today.
Dr Zaini said that the majority of firecracker injury cases in the state involved children between the ages of nine and 10.
"JKNK takes a serious view of the increase in incidents of injuries caused by playing with firecrackers in the state and advises the public, especially parents, to supervise children to refrain from playing with firecrackers," he said. -Bernama
