PUTRAJAYA: There is no cause for concern on malaria outbreaks despite reports that several Orang Asli from Pos Lenjang in Kuala Lipis, Pahang had contracted the mosquito-borne disease, says the Health Minister.
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) said the type of malaria that the Orang Ali contracted was Plasmodium vivax malaria, which is a mild type and not life-threatening.
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