PETALING JAYA: Sarawak is among the states with the highest rates of tuberculosis, although overall case numbers have not shown a significant increase, says deputy health minister Hanifah Hajar Taib.
While Hanifah did not disclose specific figures, she said the case rate remains higher than in several other states, thus warranting sustained attention.
She said early detection and community screening efforts must be strengthened to curb tuberculosis transmission, particularly among family members and close contacts, Bernama reported.