Health Ministry confirms fourth Orang Asli death due to measles


KUALA LUMPUR: Another death related to the measles outbreak among the Orang Asli has been reported, making it the fourth death confirmed by the Health Ministry.

Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) said the deceased was a 39-year-old Orang Asli woman who had been treated in the isolation ward at Hospital Hulu Terengganu since June 29.

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