15% increase in leprosy cases in Malaysia last year
Dr Zaliha Mustafa says the Health Ministry remains committed to tackling leprosy issues with control and prevention activities targeting at-risk groups at the locality and district levels. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 30, 2023.
“One of them is community skin screening through active case detection while close contacts are also identified and screened at the clinics according to existing guidelines.” “Those not detected early or do not receive treatment face possible complications of permanent physical disabilities,” she said.
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