PUTRAJAYA — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has prepared 85 Emergency Medical Teams comprising 387 personnel to respond to possible flooding during the 2026/2027 North-east Monsoon (MTL).

In a statement today, the ministry said these comprised 36 Rapid Assessment and Health Rapid Response Teams, 34 Medical Rapid Response Teams and 15 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) teams.

“The teams will be mobilised as required to conduct health risk assessments, provide medical services and emergency treatment, carry out surveillance and control of infectious diseases, as well as provide mental health and psychosocial support to flood victims,” it said.

The ministry has also made available 128 vehicles to support personnel mobilisation and field operations, while flood-related medicine supplies at warehouses operated by concessionaire suppliers remain stable, with stocks estimated to last between one and three months.

Through the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC), State Health Departments, District Health Offices and healthcare facilities nationwide, the ministry has also stepped up preparedness to ensure continued healthcare services, particularly in flood-prone areas.

The National CPRC has been in Alert Mode since October 27, with continuous monitoring of flood situations, healthcare facility preparedness and coordination of response measures with State Health Departments and relevant agencies.