CURRENTNATIONAL Leprosy cases up by 40 pct in 2023 — MinisterEditor Selangor JournalJanuary 29, 2024 by Editor Selangor JournalJanuary 29, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The number of new leprosy cases in Malaysia increased by 40 per cent to 256 cases in 2023 compared to 183...
CURRENTNATIONAL Over 15 pct increase in leprosy cases in Malaysia for 2022Editor Selangor JournalJanuary 30, 2023 by Editor Selangor JournalJanuary 30, 2023 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — Malaysia recorded a 15.5 per cent increase in new leprosy cases in 2022, with 164 cases compared to 142 in 2021,...
CURRENTNATIONAL Stigma against leprosy contributes to spread of the disease — Dr Noor HishamEditor Selangor JournalJanuary 31, 2021 by Editor Selangor JournalJanuary 31, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 —The stigma and discrimination against leprosy are among problems still faced by lepers who eventually contribute to the spread of the...