Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis (MAPTB)

Our vision

The prevention, control and treatment of Tuberculosis in Malaysia, and the provision of welfare to needy TB patients.

This vision to be achieved by working closely with the Ministry of Health, and with other relevant NGOs and with community organizations, in the spirit of voluntarism.

Our objectives

• Educate the public about Tuberculosis
• Encourage persons with signs of TB to seek medical advice early
• Ensure that persons with TB undergo full course of treatment
• Give financial help to needy TB patients
• Inform the public of free service provided by Government for the diagnosis and treatment of TB
• Organise workshops, seminars and forums on Tuberculosis