haemodialysis Archives

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.

16 July 2025

Malaysia

Patient Fears, Low Awareness Restrict Peritoneal Dialysis Uptake In Malaysia

Misconceptions about peritoneal dialysis (PD) still hinder uptake in Malaysia, despite MOH’s PD First policy. Patients cite fears of self-care and lack of awareness. Advocates call for stronger education to manage rising dialysis rates.

9 July 2025

Malaysia

Bringing Peritoneal Dialysis Into Haemodialysis Centres Faces Barriers

Expanding PD into HD centres could boost Malaysia’s PD First policy, but nurse shortages, limited private sector participation, and financing models remain barriers. Galen proposes tax breaks, subsidies and bundled payment schemes for private providers.

8 March 2022

Malaysia

Batu Gajah MP Urges Government To Establish More Dialysis Centres

V. Sivakumar claims many MOH hospitals do not have sufficient dialysis machines, forcing many patients to seek expensive treatment at private hospitals.

11 February 2022

Letter

Pros And Cons Of Getting A Kidney Transplant — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Soo Kun

Patients with kidney failure are strongly encouraged to consider a kidney transplant, preferably even before their kidney has failed.

12 June 2019

Malaysia

NSCMH To Take Over Mawar Dialysis Centres

The 11 Mawar Haemodialysis Centres are based in Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Johor, KL and Sabah.

Tag: haemodialysis

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

Patient Fears, Low Awareness Restrict Peritoneal Dialysis Uptake In Malaysia

Bringing Peritoneal Dialysis Into Haemodialysis Centres Faces Barriers

Batu Gajah MP Urges Government To Establish More Dialysis Centres

Pros And Cons Of Getting A Kidney Transplant — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Soo Kun

NSCMH To Take Over Mawar Dialysis Centres

Bleak Future For Malaysia’s Health Assurance Industry — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Nutritionists: Follow Malaysia’s Scientific Food Pyramid, Not US Inverted Pyramid

CodeBlue’s View: Doctors Must Follow The Law. Period.

Transfer Allowance Opened To Contract Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists With 2025 Permanent Appointments: Minister

Digital Ministry Opens RM87m Tender For MySejahtera App Maintenance Over Three Years