Imported malaria cases prevalent in Sibu


Updating the state of affairs in Sarawak, Dr Teh (left) stresses the need for better awareness of malaria. With him is Dr Khairuddin.

THIRTY-FOUR imported malaria cases were reported in Sibu Division last year, and none were from local transmission.

These imported cases were reported by Sarawakians working in overseas logging camps and construction industries, after returning home.

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