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6 TB deaths in M'sia a day!

Dec 16, 2019

An average of 6 people die of Tuberculosis in Malaysia each day!

The Health Ministry says most of the deaths are due to a delay in seeking medical treatment. 

It adds, between twenty to twenty-five thousand new TB cases are recorded in the country each year.

Selangor recorded the highest number of cases in 2018, because of its high population density.

While Sabah has the 2nd highest rate of TB because of the presence of illegal immigrants, who do not seek treatment for fear of arrest.
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The govt's plan to vaccinate foreigners will be focused on the polio virus for now. 

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said there will be more efforts to control polio, before looking at the need for vaccinations for other diseases. 

The govt will also seek the cooperation of the Philippines to obtain a cheaper supply of vaccines, for foreigners. 

This, after Polio returned to M'sia for the first time in 27 years. 
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M'sians are up in arms after vandals and litterbugs polluted Taman Tasik Titiwangsa... within 5 hours of its re-opening yesterday. 

Viral photos showed food packets on the ground, words carved onto signboards and people trying to cycle on jogging tracks.