As Malaysians crowd Ramadan bazaars and get together to break their fast, the government is urging vigilance against tuberculosis as the number of cases climb.
A total of 596 new TB infections were reported in the sixth epidemiological week of the year, bringing the cumulative total to 3,161 cases across Malaysia, the Health Ministry said in a statement Saturday.
The ministry warned that packed and poorly ventilated venues could heighten the risk of transmission in the Muslim-majority country.
“Ramadan itself is not a cause of TB transmission,” the ministry said. “However, higher social interaction during the month may increase exposure ...
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