Higher TB death rate recorded in M’sia last year: Dr Zaliha

WHO estimates there were 10.6 million cases of tuberculosis globally last year. theSun thesundaily Tuberculosis MOH WHO WorldTuberculosisDay

: A total of 2,572 deaths due to Tuberculosis were recorded last year, an increase of 12 per cent or 284 cases compared to 2021, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha MustafaIn a statement in conjunction with World Tuberculosis Day today, she said a total of 25,391 cases of the disease were reported last year, with an increase of 3,664 or 17 per cent compared to 21,727 cases, during the same period the previous year.

“The World Health Organisation estimates the TB incidence rate for Malaysia to be 97 per 100 thousand population. But the rate of incidents reported in this country is lower than the WHO estimate,“ she said.

“Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is important for recovery and avoiding complications that can cause morbidity and mortality,“ she said. Patients who stop taking treatment and refuse to continue treatment can be subject to legal action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 .

World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated on March 24 every year to increase awareness, commitment and support from various parties for control and prevention efforts. -

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