Antiviral drug Tecovirimat for mpox only reserved for high risk groups, says Dr Dzul


  • Nation
  • Friday, 27 Sep 2024

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has received a batch of antiviral Tecovirimat for mpox but the medicine is only reserved for high risk groups, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).

In a post on X, the minister said the batch of medicine was received on Tuesday (Sept 24).

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


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