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Health Ministry: Mask up in crowds as TB cases rise
Published:
Feb 16, 2026 5:05 PM
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9:16 AM
Following a nationwide rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, the Health Ministry has urged everyone to be vigilant and wear facemasks in crowded areas during the festive holidays.
This warning comes after the ministry recorded 503 new TB cases nationwide in the fifth epidemiological week, bringing the total number of cases to 2,571 nationwide.
In a statement, the ministry said that the top three states and regions with the most cases are…
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