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Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says MOH is preparing for the potential spread of ‘Disease X’ based on its experience in dealing with Covid-19 and other infectious illnesses. — Picture via FACEBOOK/JABATAN PENERANGAN SARAWAK

Psychosocial support available for families of Elmina plane crash victims — MOH

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Health Ministry (MOH) said it has psychosocial support available for the families of victims of the plane crash near Bandar Elmina yesterday.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said MOH is always ready to assist in the operations and provide assistance to the families of the victims.

He said MOH is awaiting reports from agencies investigating the crash.

“We are carrying out forensic (investigation), and are still waiting for reports (from investigating agencies). We will announce all the reports once they are ready.

Yesterday, a Beechcraft Model 390 (Premier 1) plane crashed on the Guthrie Corridor Expressway near Bandar Elmina, resulting in the death of 10 people.

The craft departed Langkawi International Airport at 2.08pm for Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.

— Bernama

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