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- Emerging infections like leptospirosis and Nipah encephalitis are significant global health concerns, with Malaysia being a hotspot for such outbreaks.
- Several recent outbreaks have caused serious public health issues and economic difficulties in Malaysia, prompting a response aided by international agencies.
- The experiences from these outbreaks have provided important lessons in managing infectious diseases, aiming to improve future responses and prevent regional spread.
Article Abstract
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases have become a major global problem. Malaysia appears to be an epicenter for such infections and in recent years, several outbreaks have occurred resulting in loss of lives and economic hardships. In this paper, we discussed the outbreaks of leptospirosis, enterovirus 71 encephalitis, chikungunya polyarthritis and Nipah encephalitis and how a developing country such as Malaysia managed the situation with the help of international agencies and organisations. Many valuable lessons were learned and by sharing our experience, it is hoped that we will be in a better position to handle future outbreaks and prevent their spread to countries in the region.
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