Are preschools required to report any outbreak of infectious diseases to ECDA and MOH?
Health & Hygiene in Preschools
Preschools are required to report any suspected or confirmed case of infectious diseases to ECDA within 24 hours. Preschool must also inform the Ministry of Health (MOH) promptly of any case of measles and clusters of Gastroenteritis, Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HMFD) and respiratory illness according to MOH’s reporting guidelines.
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