HIV/ AIDS Archives

6 November 2024

Malaysia

Adeeba Chairs Malaysian AIDS Foundation’s New Trustees Board

Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been elected again as chair of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation's new Board of Trustees 2024-2026. She has led the board for nearly two decades since 2006. “At MAF, our commitment to improving health outcomes remains steadfast."

23 August 2024

Malaysia

Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Likely Available In Malaysia Next Year

Malaysia is expected to access long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) by March 2025, offering a more reliable HIV prevention option than daily PrEP pills. CAB-LA only needs an injection every 8 weeks, after an initial 2 injections 4 weeks apart.

16 August 2024

Malaysia

Mandatory HIV Testing For University Students Won’t Work: MAC

The Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) warns against mandatory HIV testing in universities, citing inadequate support systems. Dr Dinesh Mahalingam says current infrastructure is insufficient to protect students’ privacy and prevent stigma and discrimination.

2 August 2024

Malaysia

AIDS 2024: Experts Share Insights On Malaysia’s Free PrEP Rollout

At the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich last July 25, Malaysia’s PrEP rollout spotlighted challenges from cultural and religious misconceptions about PrEP and risk-taking.

29 July 2024

Malaysia

MAC, MAF Want Integrated Approach To Combat Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS Epidemics

The Malaysian AIDS Council and Malaysian AIDS Foundation call for a cohesive response to the hepatitis and HIV/AIDS epidemics with integrated screening and diagnosis, combined treatment for co-infected people, and unified public health campaigns.

28 June 2024

Malaysia

Media Must Stop Stigmatising People Living With HIV: Malaysian AIDS Council

The Malaysian AIDS Council urges the media to stop the negative stereotyping of people living with HIV (PLHIV), after a tabloid disclosed the HIV status of a pregnant woman undergoing trial without her consent, triggering negative connotations about PLHIV.

12 March 2024

Malaysia

‘Temporary’ Shortage Of Lifesaving HIV Drugs Hits MOH

People living with HIV complain about reduced supply of HIV drugs – Efamat and Tenof-EM – in MOH facilities from 1 month to 2 weeks since last Nov/ Dec, or even 1 week since last Feb. MOH says the "temporary" HAART med supply issue was resolved on March 8.

5 March 2024

Malaysia

Charity Concert In Support Of People Living With HIV

The concert will raise funds for treatment and social welfare needs of low-income HIV-positive patients at UMMC.

6 December 2023

World

With HIV PrEP, One Size Does Not Fit All

Access to a variety of PrEP methods allows women to choose what best suits them, depending on their context and where they are in their reproductive lifespan.

5 December 2023

World

Young Men In Bali Behind A New HIV Prevention Approach

Condom giveaways and printed flyers are out. Inclusive and engaging digital content is the way to change high-risk behaviour.

Tag: HIV/ AIDS

Adeeba Chairs Malaysian AIDS Foundation’s New Trustees Board

Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Likely Available In Malaysia Next Year

Mandatory HIV Testing For University Students Won’t Work: MAC

AIDS 2024: Experts Share Insights On Malaysia’s Free PrEP Rollout

MAC, MAF Want Integrated Approach To Combat Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS Epidemics

Media Must Stop Stigmatising People Living With HIV: Malaysian AIDS Council

‘Temporary’ Shortage Of Lifesaving HIV Drugs Hits MOH

Charity Concert In Support Of People Living With HIV

With HIV PrEP, One Size Does Not Fit All

Young Men In Bali Behind A New HIV Prevention Approach

Kebajikan Kakitangan Perubatan Dan Kesihatan Kerajaan Yang Bekerja Shif Diabaikan Bawah SSPA — Dr A.H.H.

MMC-Registered Medical Graduates Nearly Halved In Six Years

Six Nurses’ Groups Oppose 45-Hour Work Week Under SSPA Shift System

New SSPA Ruling Worsens Nurses’ Work Burden — Hartal Doktor Kontrak

UMMC To Improve Process For Patients To Get Non-Formulary Drugs