chronic kidney disease (CKD) Archives

10 April 2026

Letter

Why The Hormuz Crisis Could Become A Dialysis Crisis For Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

Malaysia’s health care system is deeply dependent on plastic-based medical devices, consumables, and disposables. Naphtha, a vital petroleum derivative used in plastic manufacturing and petrochemicals, is essential for the production of these items.

11 March 2026

Malaysia

From Silent Disease To Systemic Risk: Why Kidney Health Matters More Than We Think

Chronic kidney disease is becoming one of Malaysia’s most pressing public health challenges, yet it often develops quietly and goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced stage.

2 February 2026

Malaysia

Nephrologists Still Reluctant To Promote Peritoneal Dialysis: Dzulkefly

Dr Dzul says some nephrologists are still reluctant to shift kidney failure patients from haemodialysis to home-based peritoneal dialysis, despite the PD First Policy from 2020. PD adoption is currently 42% in MOH facilities, but 20% across public/private.

29 January 2026

Malaysia

Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Subsidises Dialysis For 100 Patients Nationwide In 2026

Maaedicare Charitable Foundation is tackling the kidney failure crisis by subsidising dialysis treatment for 100 new, low-income Malaysian patients from B40 households.

21 November 2025

Malaysia

Malaysians Face ‘Perfect Storm’ For Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome, Say Experts

Experts warn of the increasing risk of cardiorenal metabolic (CRM) syndrome in Malaysia, a constellation of heart/kidney/metabolic conditions that has a compounded effect on patients. Malaysians face a "perfect storm" of genetic, lifestyle, dietary risks.

3 October 2025

Malaysia

‘We Can’t Keep Building New Dialysis Centres’: Health Deputy DG

Health deputy DG Nor Azimi sounds the alarm on the unstoppable rise of kidney disease in Malaysia, saying public and private sectors can't keep building new dialysis centres. Peritoneal dialysis must be championed as the first-line treatment instead of HD.

4 September 2025

Malaysia

Vantive Expands Access To Recycling Programmes Across Southeast Asia, Australia And New Zealand

Home dialysis patients and hospitals have signed up for plastic waste collection and recycling programmes in Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

3 July 2025

Malaysia

Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities

The inaugural screening is the first in a series of proactive efforts dedicated to identifying chronic kidney disease early and managing its risk factors comprehensively.

12 June 2025

Malaysia

NKF Praises World Health Assembly’s Landmark Resolution On Kidney Disease

This historic achievement marks the first time that kidney health has been formally prioritised within the WHO’s non-communicable disease agenda.

13 May 2025

Malaysia

KALSIS Widening Home Equity Health Financing Scheme Beyond Cancer To Kidney Disease

KALSIS is expanding its home equity health financing scheme beyond cancer care to kidney disease, helping seniors access funds for treatment. KALSIS also links to patient access programmes and has secured a 10% discount from a provider on hospital bills.

Tag: chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Why The Hormuz Crisis Could Become A Dialysis Crisis For Malaysia — Azrul Mohd Khalib

From Silent Disease To Systemic Risk: Why Kidney Health Matters More Than We Think

Nephrologists Still Reluctant To Promote Peritoneal Dialysis: Dzulkefly

Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Subsidises Dialysis For 100 Patients Nationwide In 2026

Malaysians Face ‘Perfect Storm’ For Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome, Say Experts

‘We Can’t Keep Building New Dialysis Centres’: Health Deputy DG

Vantive Expands Access To Recycling Programmes Across Southeast Asia, Australia And New Zealand

Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities

NKF Praises World Health Assembly’s Landmark Resolution On Kidney Disease

KALSIS Widening Home Equity Health Financing Scheme Beyond Cancer To Kidney Disease

Ampang Hospital’s IT System Down For 33 Hours In First Huge Outage

Report: Treasury Wants RM3b Cut To Health Ministry’s 2026 Budget

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG

Take Action Against Retail Blood Testing In Pharmacies — FPMPAM

Don’t Blame MOH Alone For Health Workforce Shortages — MMA