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Tracking Threads => 2026 Tracking Threads => Topic started by: Data Report on January 06, 2026, 07:27:18 pm
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TB outbreak in Malaysia
As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the Health Ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces.
In a statement issued on Saturday (Feb 21), the ministry said a total of 596 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the sixth epidemiological week.
LINK:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVC97W9idqo/
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What led to TB outbreak in Malaysia? Ramadan rush leaves health officials on edge
As many as 10 new clusters across seven states were reported in January. According to Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad, TB cases were detected in regions including Sabah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Kota Tinggi, and Johor.
Anuja Susan Varghese By Anuja Susan Varghese Updated: February 22, 2026
LINK:
https://www.theweek.in/news/health/2026/02/22/will-ramadan-rush-spike-tb-cases-in-malaysia-what-led-to-the-outbreak-in-seven-states.amp.html
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Fort Bliss Army facility El Paso Ice Facility
Officials said Two cases of tuberculosis & 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.
by Colleen DeGuzman and Lomi Kriel Feb. 7, 2026
"Two cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 were recently identified at a massive immigration detention center in El Paso, according to city officials and a Democratic congresswoman.
El Paso’s U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar disclosed the infections after her Friday visit to Camp East Montana, the 5,000-bed tent facility the federal government hastily built last year on the Fort Bliss Army base. In a post on X, Escobar said, “Many of the chronic issues that I have reported out to the public and to members of my committee persist.”
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https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/ice-facility-el-paso-tuberculosis/
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Officials warn of tuberculosis outbreak at California high school.
Source of information.
1. KTLA.
https://ktla.com/news/california/in-person-classes-suspended-amid-tuberculosis-outbreak-at-california-school/
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North Carolina: Health officials investigate tuberculosis case at D.H. Conley High School.
Source of information.
1. WCTI 12.
https://wcti12.com/news/local/health-officials-investigate-tuberculosis-case-at-dh-conley-high-school
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This will be the 2026 Tuberculosis Outbreak Thread. Just like last year, we will track cases of Tuberculosis in the US.