Malaysia sees rise in TB cases, moves to increase awareness
Kuala Lumpur, March 25 (Ians) Malaysia has seen a spike in the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past year, Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa said.
The number of cases reported in 2022 was 25,391 compared with 21,727 reported a year earlier, an increase of 3,664, or 17 per cent, while the number of deaths has risen by 12 per cent from 2,288 to 2,572 for the same period, she said on Friday in a statement to commemorate the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day.
Zaliha said the Ministry is working to raise public awareness of the disease with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB!” as the country seeks to eradicate the disease by 2035, adding that treatment schedules must be followed and community support is important for recovery, Xinhua news agency reported.
“All patients always adhere to the schedule prescribed for treatment. Support from family members, employers, colleagues and the community plays an important role in ensuring that the patient does not stop treatment,...
The number of cases reported in 2022 was 25,391 compared with 21,727 reported a year earlier, an increase of 3,664, or 17 per cent, while the number of deaths has risen by 12 per cent from 2,288 to 2,572 for the same period, she said on Friday in a statement to commemorate the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day.
Zaliha said the Ministry is working to raise public awareness of the disease with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB!” as the country seeks to eradicate the disease by 2035, adding that treatment schedules must be followed and community support is important for recovery, Xinhua news agency reported.
“All patients always adhere to the schedule prescribed for treatment. Support from family members, employers, colleagues and the community plays an important role in ensuring that the patient does not stop treatment,...
- 24/03/2023
- di News Bureau
- GlamSham
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