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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87167, member: 27"]
A spike in tuberculosis cases just hit Malaysia’s tracker, yet the Health Ministry insists the situation is under control and drug stockpiles are not running dry.

TB situation and official stance
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[*]Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said case numbers have climbed recently.
[*]Despite the bump, the Health Ministry describes the outlook as manageable.
[*]Ramadan was dismissed as a driver of TB spread.
[*]Current medicine supplies were described as sufficient.
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Transmission risk and precautions
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[*]Dzulkefly Ahmad reminded the public that TB spreads through the air.
[*]Compared with Covid-19, he said, TB does not transmit as aggressively.
[*]People showing symptoms were urged to get screened quickly.
[*]Persistent coughs should trigger a medical check without delay.
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Public health advice during gatherings
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[*]Officials pushed proper cough manners in shared spaces.
[*]Ventilation in enclosed areas was highlighted as important.
[*]Mask use was advised for anyone feeling unwell.
[*]Long chats in packed or tight spots were discouraged.
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National and state case breakdown
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[*]Health Ministry data logged 3,161 cases by Epidemiological Week 6.
[*]Recent surveillance added 596 fresh infections to the tally.
[*]Sabah topped the list with 755 cases reported.
[*]Selangor and Sarawak followed with 596 and 332 cases, respectively.
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