MOH: 503 new TB cases in Week 5


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were detected nationwide up to Epide­miological Week 5 this year (EW 5/2026), bringing the cumulative total to 2,571 cases, says the Health Ministry (MOH).

In a statement, it said Sabah recorded the highest number at 614, followed by Selangor (476), Sarawak (257), Johor (233) as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (202).

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