Sunday, October 5, 2008

Because it's free....

TB is a very ancient disease. It has been exist for centuries and the incidence is still high now especially in the third world country. Partly contributed by AIDS which cause falls of human immunity system and subsequently facilitate TB infection.

Malaysia is categorized as third world country and incidence of TB is considerably high. Unfortunately, cost of anti-TB treatment is roughly RM 1500++ per month (excluding 5% gov tax he... he...), minus the doctor consultation and registration fees. However, all of this cost is covered by Malaysian health system as TB is categorized under communicable disease which technically make the treatment is FOC. Yes it is free, regardless your nationality. Last week i had another international student who was diagnosed with TB and she only has been in Malaysia for only 1 1/2 months. Guess where she come from...?



Yes, she came from Botswana........ and the treatment is free i.e paid by tax payer which is you! Does it sound fair? Err..... by the way can anybody tell me which part of world Botswana is...?

5 comments:

Aku_Positive said...

guess we are too kind to the needy..well, they should be thankful enough to us..they better. u think would we get the same kind treatment if we were to get TB in Botswana? guess not..sigh :(

HappyDoc.com said...

no i guess not.. We are lucky to be Malaysian..

Adam M.A said...

botswana - africa

D.N.A.S said...

OMG, these Botswanan students selalu datang beramai-ramai kat Fitness First masuk kelas sama ngan I. Oh tidaaaaak.

HappyDoc.com said...

he he
make sure you are not in close circulation air system like in plane.. kalau open place tak per...