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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 21) did not receive new report from the Hospital Authority and private doctors of confirmed case of renal disease related to the consumption of milk products adulterated with melamine, a CHP spokesman said.
The spokesman said within the 24 hours ending 1 pm today, a total of 12 people, 2 males and 10 females aged between 1 and 17 who had consumed milk products, were referred to Princess Margaret Hospital or other specialist clinics for further clinical examinations after they approached public hospitals for medical consultations.
Meanwhile, up to 5 pm today, the CHP hotline 2125 1133 received 195 enquiries from members of the public.
"Ninety-nine callers, claimed that they or their children had consumed milk products which were confirmed to have been adulterated with melamine, and 16 of the affected persons, 10 males and 6 females aged from 4 to 55, claimed to have symptoms of renal problems including dysuria and changes in the frequency of urination.
"They have been advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible to ascertain if they were suffered from renal disease,กจ the spokesman said.
The remaining callers had no history of exposure to melamine adulterated milk products and just asked for general health advice.
The CHP hotline will operate from 9 am to 5 pm daily and manpower has been reinforced to facilitate public enquiries.
Ends/Sunday, September 21, 2008
Issued at HKT 20:46
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