Leprosy: Situation in Kuala Pilah under control, no need to isolate patients, says Health Ministry


SEREMBAN: The leprosy situation in the two Orang Asli villages in Kuala Pilah near here is under control and there is no need to isolate the eight patients.

The Health Ministry, in a statement Friday (Feb 21), said the sick are free to move around as there was effective treatment for the disease.

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