The H1N1 flu is pandemic. It is a serious health problem which also has many other implications i.e. social, political, economic and others. As responsible people, citizens and Christians, we need to be aware of it, to protect ourselves, and do all we can to mitigate the spread of this illness before more serious damage is done.
The total number of cases as of this morning was 2,253 with 38 deaths giving a case fatality rate of 1.69% i.e. for every 100 cases, about 2 persons will die (refer to Malaysiakini report on the Ministry of Health’s statement).
Attached are three useful resources on how you can help reduce the threat of this disease:
- H1N1 Advisory for Patients
- Ministry of Health, Singapore - H1N1 Advisory for Caregivers & Contacts
- Ministry of Health, Singapore - H1N1 Pandemic Flu Handbook
- World Health Organisation
Please take some time to read them and do what is responsible and needful as a mark of good Christian stewardship.
Samuel Ong
The Micah Mandate is a Christian-based public interest advocacy ministry that seeks a transformation of our nation through justice, mercy and humility.
