KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia have increased, but the Health Ministry said the situation remains manageable and that medicine supplies are...
and enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min. cash of RM100 today! T&Cs apply.KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Tuberculosis cases in Malaysia have increased, but the Health Ministry said the situation remains manageable and that medicine supplies are sufficient.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said Ramadan is not a contributing factor to TB transmission, and that preventive practices remain the key to reducing risk.Utusan Malaysia“Individuals with symptoms, especially in confined spaces, are encouraged to undergo screening.” He advised the public to maintain proper cough etiquette, ensure good ventilation in enclosed areas, wear face masks if symptomatic, and avoid prolonged conversations in crowded or tight spaces.Dzulkefly spoke after officiating the national-level Ramadan Bazaar Food Safety Kick-Off Programme in Kuala Selangor. According to the Health Ministry, 3,161 TB cases were recorded nationwide up to Epidemiological Week 6 , with 596 new cases reported in the most recent surveillance period. State-level data show Sabah registering the highest number with 755 cases , followed by Selangor and Sarawak . Other reported figures include Johor , Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya , Kedah , Penang , Perak , Kelantan , Pahang , Terengganu , Negeri Sembilan , Melaka , Perlis and Labuan .
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