07-05-2025
Sabah sees drop in TB, leprosy cases this year
Published on: Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Published on: Wed, May 07, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Tang and Maria during the launching ceremony. - Pic by Mardinah Jikur | Daily Express SANDAKAN: Sabah has recorded a drop in tuberculosis (TB) cases this year compared to last year. State Health Director Dr Maria Suleiman said 6,099 TB cases were reported last year, while 1,993 cases were recorded up to epidemiological week 18 this year. She added that 35 leprosy cases were also recorded during the same period this year, compared to 57 cases last year, marking a 61 per cent decrease. Maria said the State Health Department continues to run awareness programmes to educate the public on TB and leprosy. She was speaking at a press conference after the Sabah-level World TB and Leprosy Day celebration in Dewan PPR Taman Harmoni, officiated by Sandakan Parliamentary Coordinator Tang Tzu Ching. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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