The shocking return of polio to Malaysia after 27 years


All that is needed is a vaccine to eradicate the crippling polio disease, which has made a comeback in Malaysia after 27 years. — AP

The report that a three-month old boy from Tuaran, Sabah was admitted to the intensive care unit with poliomyelitis or polio, was shocking.

This was the first reported case in 27 years in Malaysia. The last documented case was in 1992 and the last outbreak was in 1977, with 121 cases due to wild polio.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

Polio , Vaccine

   

Next In Health

The financial impact of having a stroke
Updated Covid-19 vaccines for 2023-24 approved by US FDA
Long Covid study to look at treatment options for various symptoms
Here's when to expect your baby’s teeth
Big Pharma could affect Big Food with obesity drugs, says Big Finance
Futureproofing cancer centres with talent and technology
Boost your chance of pregnancy with a urine ovulation test
Can uterine fibroids affect my chances of getting pregnant?
Post-stroke care is crucial for optimum recovery
Patients need to speak up for their own safety

Others Also Read