New HIV infections in Malaysia dropped 70% over last 20 years, says Health Ministry


Dr Norhayati Rusli

SEREMBAN: Malaysia recorded a 70% drop in the number of new HIV infections over the last 20 years, says Health deputy director-general (public health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli (pic).

She said the antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV (PLHIV) had increased to 66% last year compared to 28% in 2015.

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