tuberculosis Archives

5 March 2026

Letter

Why Malaysia Must Use AI To Strengthen TB Control — Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi

A USM senior lecturer urges Malaysia to use artificial intelligence to strengthen tuberculosis control. AI could detect TB earlier, predict hotspots, and improve treatment adherence, though challenges like fragmented data and limited capacity remain.

24 February 2026

Letter

Tuberculosis Data Should Guide Our Response And Diffuse Alarm — FPMPAM

FPMPAM says a rise in TB notifications does not mean uncontrolled spread, but may reflect improved detection after screening. FPMPAM urges focus on early diagnosis and treatment completion, with better coordination across sectors to control transmission.

16 February 2026

Malaysia

Galen Centre Gets Covid Deja Vu With Nationwide TB Epidemic

Galen Centre CEO Azrul Mohd Khalib says he's getting Covid-19 deja vu vibes with the nationwide TB epidemic, ahead of CNY and Ramadan that will almost certainly see a spike in cases. TB treatment is complex, as antibiotics must be taken for 6 to 9 months.

11 February 2026

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Battle With Tuberculosis Continues: How To Stay Safe And Protected

By focusing on advanced diagnostics, adherence to treatment, and preventive measures, we can significantly curb the spread of TB.

21 March 2025

Letter

Bridging The Gaps: Strengthening Malaysia’s TB Response For Migrant Workers — Dr Jo Ann Andoy Galvan

Malaysia has the expertise and infrastructure to eliminate TB. However, systemic gaps in TB management, particularly concerning migrant workers, continue to hinder progress.

20 March 2025

Malaysia

Sarawak’s TB Mortality Rate Hits Five-Year High Despite Nationwide Decline

Sarawak’s TB mortality rate hit a 5-year high at 12.07 per 100,000 in 2024, while Sabah and Kuala Lumpur recorded rates of 11.84 and 9.32, respectively. Despite a nationwide decline to 7.58, Malaysia remains off track in meeting its 2030 TB targets.

22 March 2024

Letter

Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Threat — Ruthashini Selvasingam, Tan Cia Vei & Assoc Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki

Latent TB poses a significant public health challenge, sheltering the potential to turn into active disease and thereby continue the cycle of transmission.

21 February 2024

World

Why Have Efforts To Eradicate TB Been So Slow?

Tuberculosis is one of the world's most deadly infectious diseases — but the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically slowed efforts to eliminate it.

4 April 2023

Malaysia

More About Tuberculosis: Cough, Cough, Go Away

Prof Dr James Koh from IMU talks about tuberculosis to raise awareness about the disease many of us don't think about.

27 March 2023

Malaysia

Selangor Government Offers RM800 Incentive For TB Treatment

The Selangor state government is offering an RM800 incentive to Malaysians residing in Selangor who get treated for tuberculosis (TB) at public or private health care facilities in Selangor or KL. Payment will be made in 3 phases throughout treatment.

Tag: tuberculosis

Why Malaysia Must Use AI To Strengthen TB Control — Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi

Tuberculosis Data Should Guide Our Response And Diffuse Alarm — FPMPAM

Galen Centre Gets Covid Deja Vu With Nationwide TB Epidemic

Malaysia’s Battle With Tuberculosis Continues: How To Stay Safe And Protected

Bridging The Gaps: Strengthening Malaysia’s TB Response For Migrant Workers — Dr Jo Ann Andoy Galvan

Sarawak’s TB Mortality Rate Hits Five-Year High Despite Nationwide Decline

Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Threat — Ruthashini Selvasingam, Tan Cia Vei & Assoc Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki

Why Have Efforts To Eradicate TB Been So Slow?

More About Tuberculosis: Cough, Cough, Go Away

Selangor Government Offers RM800 Incentive For TB Treatment

Hire Foreign Housemen, Medical Officers Now: Galen Centre

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

Worsening Waiting Times At Government Hospitals’ Medical Outpatient Clinics — Physician

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor

Verbal Analgesia For Chronic Workforce Haemorrhage — Government Health Care Worker