Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis clusters in Bedok: Eating at food centre is safe, says Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (centre) speaking to patrons at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre, one of three locations linked to several TB cases.

askST: Should I be worried about 3 tuberculosis clusters in Bedok Central?

The Communicable Diseases Agency commenced a four-day tuberculosis screening exercise at Heartbeat@Bedok.

Bedok hawkers get rent and conservancy rebates; TB screening extended to May 8

Communicable Diseases Agency Singapore (CDA) commences Tuberculosis Screening Operations at Heartbeat@Bedok on May 4 after a three clusters were detected in the area.

3 new TB clusters discovered in Bedok Central, screening to be done for those frequenting key spots

Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market is one of the new TB clusters discovered in Bedok Central.

‘I thought I was safe’: What’s behind Malaysia’s rising TB cases

Tuberculosis can spread in crowded and enclosed spaces, such as Ramadan bazaars.

No change in Johor Ramadan bazaar SOPs despite rise in TB cases, says official

As at Feb 14, a total of 3,161 Tuberculosis cases were reported across the country.

Malaysia’s TB outbreak: Public urged to mask up in crowded places as cases hit over 3,100

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease and is transmitted through the air to nearby close contacts.

85% of TB cases in Malaysia involve locals, says health minister

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503 new TB cases reported in Malaysia

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TB situation under control: Johor government

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