No leprosy cases recorded among Orang Asli in Melaka


ALOR GAJAH: The leprosy situation among the Orang Asli community in Melaka is under control and no cases have been recorded so far, said the state Health, Human Resources and Unity exco Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem.

He said that every year, the Melaka Health Department will take blood samples from the community to collect data to prevent the spread of any diseases in their village.

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