Sarawak still threatened by zoonotic diseases like rabies, says Abang Jo


SIBU: Sarawak is still faced with the threat of rabies and many other zoonotic diseases like malaria and leptospirosis, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

This is despite the average life expectancy in Sarawak being 76.5 years, among the highest in Malaysia, indicating a healthy population and good healthcare service.

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