PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 — The number of new leprosy cases in Malaysia increased by 40 per cent to 256 cases in 2023 compared to 183 cases the previous year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — Malaysia recorded a 15.5 per cent increase in new leprosy cases in 2022, with 164 cases compared to 142 in 2021, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 —The stigma and discrimination against leprosy are among problems still faced by lepers who eventually contribute to the spread of the disease in the community, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.