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Tuberculosis cases in Cheras under control: Dr Zaliha | Scoop
The public can obtain information on the number of tuberculosis cases in their area through the MySejahtera application, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who assures that the disease is under control in the country. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, November 18, 2023
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Tuberculosis cases in Cheras under control: Dr Zaliha

Health minister advises public not to be alarmed, MoH constantly monitoring disease's progression

Bernama
Updated
2:47 PM MYT

 

PUTRAJAYA – The Health Ministry (MoH) confirmed several cases of tuberculosis in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, but the disease remains under control in the country, said its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

She said that tuberculosis is always present in the country, but the public should not be alarmed because the MoH’s Public Health Division consistently monitors the development of the disease.

“The Public Health Division is looking into this issue, and we do not want false information to spread because we do not want the public to panic.

“Tuberculosis does exist, but it is under control. We encourage patients to seek treatment if there are any signs of the disease, especially a persistent cough,” she told the media after officiating the national-level World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week today.

Dr Zaliha said the public can obtain information on the number of tuberculosis cases in their area through the MySejahtera application.

She said that the state health departments will issue a statement on the latest tuberculosis disease development soon.

Among the main symptoms of the disease are a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, fever, night sweats, lack of appetite, weight loss, and coughing up blood.

Earlier, when speaking at the programme, Dr Zaliha said that a comprehensive One Health approach is needed to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

She said AMR not only impacts human health but also includes the health of animals, plants, and the environment.

She added that Malaysia actively combats AMR through the One Health approach, having established the National Antimicrobial Resistance Committee (NARC) in 2017.

“This committee, co-chaired by the Health and Veterinary Services directors-general, plays an important role in overseeing and coordinating strategies and activities related to AMR containment.

“This includes awareness and education programmes, monitoring and research, infection prevention and control measures and the regulation of reasonable antimicrobial use,” she said.

At the event, Dr Zaliha also launched the Malaysian Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan 2022-2026, which also includes the environmental and plant health sectors.

“This new action plan aims to put together a successful and sustainable antimicrobial stewardship programme in both public and private healthcare facilities, as well as in the animal health sector,” she said. – November 18, 2023

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