Health Ministry: Sabah records highest TB cases in 2023

Sabah reported the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2023, totalling 5,814, followed by Selangor with 5,631 cases and Sarawak with 3,177 cases, the Dewan Negara was told today.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Amang Sauni said 22,680 cases (84.7 percent) were infections among citizens, while 4,101 cases (15.3 percent) were among non-citizens.