Legal action taken against 12 TB patients


KUALA NERUS: Legal action has been taken against 12 tuberculosis (TB) patients nationwide for failing to continue treatment over the past four years, says the Deputy Health Minister.

Lukanisman Awang Sauni said two cases were recorded last year, and all of them were subject to legal action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.

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