haemophilia Archives

7 January 2025

Malaysia

Health Minister Denies Reported Shortage Of Haemophilia Treatment

In a Dec parliament reply, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad denied reported shortages of haemophilia treatment. The Haemophilia Society of Malaysia says major treatment centres faced shortages since early 2023, with patients risking permanent disability.

11 October 2024

Letter

Haemophilia Patients Risk Disability After Over A Year Of Treatment Shortages — HSM

Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM) says several major treatment centres have been facing shortages in haemophilia treatment supplies since early last year, forcing patients to make more frequent visits. Haemophilia can cause permanent disability.

22 March 2023

Malaysia

Fatwa Exempts Children, Men With Haemophilia From Circumcision

The 77th Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan exempts children and men with haemophilia from circumcision, citing potential life-threatening complications.