Disease Outbreak News

1996 - Malaysia

14 June 1996

Description of the situation

14 June 1996

Disease Outbreak Reported

Last case in Penang identified

The outbreak of cholera in Penang has been contained and no new cases have been reported in this area since 31 May. There have, however, been some cases reported in the neighbouring State of Kedah. No deaths have occurred during this outbreak and all preventive and control measures according to the WHO guidelines are being carried out.