Common drug halves risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis, say researchers

Common drug halves risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis, say researchers

PARIS, Nov 18 — A cheap and widely available antibiotic pill halves the risk of people exposed to drug-resistant tuberculosis from contracting the particularly deadly strain of the disease, researchers announced on Thursday. Tuberculosis is the second deadliest infectious disease, according to the World Health Organisation, killing only slightly fewer people than Covid-19 last year. … Read more

Health Minister Dr Zaliha says tuberculosis cases in Cheras under control

Health Minister Dr Zaliha says tuberculosis cases in Cheras under control

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 18 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed several cases of tuberculosis have been detected in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, however the disease in the country is still under control, said its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said that tuberculosis is always present in the country, however, the public is advised not to … Read more