Malaysia pledges to bring down TB treatment costs in bid to end epidemic by 2035


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 27 Sep 2018

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. -Starpic

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) has pledged to bring down the cost of testing for and treating tuberculosis as part of Malaysia’s commitment to end the TB epidemic by the year 2035.

At the prevalence rate of 81 per 100,000 population and mortality rate of 6.5 per 100,000 population for 2017, he said that the burden of TB for Malaysia was still significant.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Brother-in-law describes Batang Kali drowning victim as reserved yet helpful
Faisal Halim suffered second-degree burns, says Selangor rep
Husband and wife killed in Beaufort accident
National footballer 'Mickey' in stable condition after acid attack, say cops
KKB polls: Pang, Khairul take time out to console drowning victims' family
KKB polls: Two arrests, two probes, out of seven reports received, says police
N95 mask pioneer, Penangite Dr Wu Lien-Teh's biography now in Malay
KKB polls: Very good cooperation among unity govt component parties, says Chang
KKB polls: Boycotting the ballot box unproductive, says Yeoh
King and Queen to make state visit to Singapore

Others Also Read