Nation winning the fight against malaria


During the first nine months of this year, 7,668 malaria cases were reported, representing a 70% drop compared to the same period last year, Health Minister Mam Bun Heng said.

Last year, there were 25,499 malaria patients. The country has not reported a malaria-related death for three consecutive years.

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