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The Sun
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
11 tuberculosis cases recorded in Teregganu this year
KUALA BERANG: Eleven deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) have been recorded in Terengganu so far this year. Terengganu State Health Department director, Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong, said all the deaths involved adult patients who failed to seek early treatment for the bacterial infection. She said 210 new TB cases have been registered, down four cases compared to last year. 'In 2024, 632 new TB cases were recorded, marking a 6.9 per cent decrease compared to 679 cases in the previous year. 'However, we cannot be complacent as last year there were 26 deaths due to delays in seeking treatment,' she said at the state-level celebration of World Malaria Day, World Health Day, and World TB Day 2025 here today. Dr Kasemani called on the public to cooperate, urging individuals showing symptoms to participate in early screening for the disease. She said the influx of foreign nationals has elevated the risk of TB infection. 'The entry of undocumented foreign nationals increases the risk of infection. Therefore, we need information from the public to conduct screening and control measures,' she said. Meanwhile, Dr Kasemani said that only three malaria cases have been documented in Terengganu this year. These include two cases of zoonotic malaria and one imported human malaria case, reported in the Kemaman, Hulu Terengganu, and Setiu districts.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Terengganu records 11 TB deaths this year
KUALA BERANG: Eleven deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) have been recorded in Terengganu so far this year. Terengganu State Health Department director, Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong, said all the deaths involved adult patients who failed to seek early treatment for the bacterial infection. She said 210 new TB cases have been registered, down four cases compared to last year. 'In 2024, 632 new TB cases were recorded, marking a 6.9 per cent decrease compared to 679 cases in the previous year. 'However, we cannot be complacent as last year there were 26 deaths due to delays in seeking treatment,' she said at the state-level celebration of World Malaria Day, World Health Day, and World TB Day 2025 here today. Dr Kasemani called on the public to cooperate, urging individuals showing symptoms to participate in early screening for the disease. She said the influx of foreign nationals has elevated the risk of TB infection. 'The entry of undocumented foreign nationals increases the risk of infection. Therefore, we need information from the public to conduct screening and control measures,' she said. Meanwhile, Dr Kasemani said that only three malaria cases have been documented in Terengganu this year. These include two cases of zoonotic malaria and one imported human malaria case, reported in the Kemaman, Hulu Terengganu, and Setiu districts.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Terengganu records 11 TB deaths this year
KUALA BERANG: Eleven deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) have been recorded in Terengganu so far this year. Terengganu State Health Department director, Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong, said all the deaths involved adult patients who failed to seek early treatment for the bacterial infection. She said 210 new TB cases had been registered, down four cases compared to the same period last year. "In 2024, 632 new TB cases were recorded, marking a 6.9 per cent decrease compared to 679 cases in the previous year. "However, we cannot be complacent as last year there were 26 deaths due to delays in seeking treatment," she said at the state-level celebration of World Malaria Day, World Health Day, and World TB Day 2025 here on Thursday (May 15). Dr Kasemani also called on the public to cooperate, urging individuals showing symptoms to participate in early screening for the disease. She said the influx of foreign nationals had elevated the risk of TB infection. "The entry of undocumented foreign nationals increases the risk of infection. Therefore, we need information from the public to conduct screening and control measures," she said. Meanwhile, Dr Kasemani said that only three malaria cases had been documented in Terengganu this year. These include two cases of zoonotic malaria and one imported human malaria case, reported in the Kemaman, Hulu Terengganu, and Setiu districts. – Bernama
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
DHO urges public to keep their surroundings clean as monsoon approaches
District Health and Family Welfare Officer S. Chidambara has urged the public to keep their surroundings clean as the monsoon approaches. He was speaking at the launch of a rally organised in front of the Sri Chamarajeshwara temple in Chamarajanagar on Friday. The event was jointly organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, and the office of the district vector-borne disease control officer, as part of World Malaria Day. Dr. Chidambara said that with the rainy season nearing, people must be cautious to prevent water stagnation around their homes and other areas, which can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes if left unchecked. Malaria is spread through mosquito bites, and to eradicate it, cleanliness must be maintained at every place, he advised. He said that Anopheles mosquitoes breed more during the rainy season, and therefore, it is essential to prevent water stagnation and maintain cleanliness in our surroundings. Larvivorous fish such as Gambusia and Guppy can be released in ponds and tanks to control mosquito larvae. If symptoms such as chills, fever, and sweating occur, people should visit the nearest health centre or hospital for treatment. Controlling mosquitoes is key to eliminating malaria, he noted. Stressing the importance of raising public awareness about malaria eradication, he said mosquito nets should be used to protect against mosquito bites. Malaria, as well as diseases like dengue and chikungunya, can be prevented with these measures, Dr. Chidambara said. District malaria officer Rajesh Kumar, District health education officer Doreswamy Naik, taluk health officer Srinivas, and others were present. Nursing college students participated in the rally, holding placards and spreading awareness about malaria eradication. The rally was flagged off at Sri Chamarajeshwara temple and concluded at the district administration building, passing through B. Rachaiah Circle.
The Citizen
09-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Over 50% decline in Mpumalanga malaria cases
The Mpumalanga Department of Health has recorded a 59% reduction in malaria cases in the 2024/25 fiscal year. In the current year 1 066 cases were recorded, a significant drop compared with 2 578 in 2023/24. The MEC for health, Sasekani Manzini, said a further reduction is expected, especially in the Ehlanzeni district, as most cases were linked to individuals in Bushbuckridge, Mbombela and Nkomazi. ALSO READ: Missing girl update: Police bring in hovercraft boat in hopes of finding 3-year-old Aqhama 'We have a story to tell of significant achievement regarding malaria deaths, which have been reduced from 21 to three deaths between 2023/24 and 2024/25. That translates to an 86% reduction in deaths. During 2024/25, we had only one local and two imported transmissions leading to deaths. Our local transmission has also been reduced from 702 to 69 local cases, which is a 90% reduction,' she said. Manzini revealed these statistics in her keynote address at the commemoration of World Malaria Day, held at Nutting House Lodge on Friday, May 2. The day was observed under the theme, 'Malaria ends with us to reinvest, reimagine, reignite', which is aimed at publicising the need for continuous investment in malaria elimination. ALSO READ: Influenza season comes earlier than expected Manzini said malaria is preventable, treatable and curable, while urging the public to take note of the early signs of infection such as fever, headache, body pains, extreme sweating, vomiting and diarrhoea. She said that any person who is experiencing one or more of these symptoms – and who has been in an area where malaria is prevalent – should not delay visiting their nearest healthcare facility. She added that a malaria infection can get complicated quickly, making it hard to manage, which could lead to death. The event was attended by government dignitaries, clinical health services workers, provincial malaria spray operators, members of the Traditional Health Organisation and community members. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
