Vape-related lung injury treatment costs up to RM150k: MOH

Published: May 24, 2023 4:04 AM | Updated: May 24, 2023 6:05 AM

Electronic Vape Associated Lung Injury (Evali) treatment is estimated to cost up to RM150,000 for a 12-day admission at the hospital ward.

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