Health Minister: Disease affecting Kampung Kuala Koh is measles

By JOSEPH KAOS Jr
  • Nation

  • Monday, 17 Jun 2019

PUTRAJAYA: The disease that has affected the Orang Asli of Kg Kuala Koh in Gua Musang has been identified as measles by the Health Ministry.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said up until June 15, the ministry has confirmed that 37 people have tested positive for measles based on laboratory tests.

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