Congenital abnormalities the main killer of infants


PETALING JAYA: Congenital abnormalities – the majority of which are rare diseases – are the main cause of babies and children under five years of age in Malaysia dying.

But the country lacks a central comprehensive registry for these diseases to increase awareness and help with formulating strategies.

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