WORLD Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed annually on March 24, served as a global reminder of the urgent need to eliminate TB. According to the Health Ministry’s 2023 annual report, Malaysia recorded 26,781 TB cases in 2023, marking a 5.47% increase from 25,391 cases in 2022.
Despite medical advancements, Malaysia continues to grapple with TB, particularly vulnerable populations like migrant workers. Systemic gaps in policy and healthcare access allow cases to go undiagnosed and untreated, fuelling further transmission.
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