2023 sees a 2% increase in TB deaths in Malaysia, with 2,623 deaths compared to 2022, highlighting the need for improved detection and awareness.

Malaysia's Health Minister reports a 2% increase in tuberculosis (TB) deaths in 2023 with 2,623 deaths compared to 2,572 in 2022, signalling a need for improved detection and awareness. The number of reported cases also increased by 5.47% to 26,781 in 2022. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for investments in high-impact interventions to achieve the goal of eliminating TB by 2030.

March 24, 2024
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