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...?
