kidney disease Archives

1 May 2026

Malaysia

Dialysis, Cancer Patient Groups Oppose Health Spending Cuts

NKF and NCSM warn that cuts to the government's health budget may hit dialysis and cancer services. NKF, which receives substantial subsidies from MOH for kidney replacement therapy, says it may be forced to reduce screening and prevention programmes.

17 April 2026

Malaysia

NKF: Reduce Dialysis Frequency If Shortages Grow Acute

To address a shortage of dialysis products, NKF moots reducing dialysis frequency. Maaedicare and Socso are monitoring stock levels. A nephrologist urges MOH to form a nephrology task force and activate a central command structure to control distribution.

14 April 2026

Malaysia

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

Malaysia is facing an emerging shortage of dialysers (artificial kidney) and canister/bottle packaging for haemodialysis (HD) concentrate solution. A dialyser is necessary for HD. Nephrologists say kidney failure patients can't survive without dialysis.

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 March 2026

Malaysia

Securing Government Dialysis Slots Takes Two To Three Years: Dzulkefly

Dr Dzul says end-stage kidney disease patients may wait 2-3 years, or up to nearly 4 years, for a government haemodialysis slot as diagnosis and surgery add months, versus private centres that offer placement within 2-4 weeks after funding approval.

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.

6 October 2025

Malaysia

Patients Say Peritoneal Dialysis Offers Flexibility, But Better Support Needed

Patients say peritoneal dialysis is more flexible than haemodialysis, but more financial and caregiver support is needed. “Socso covers my machine and solutions, but everything else is on me,” says a PD patient who pays up to RM250 monthly out of pocket.

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.

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.

Tag: kidney disease

Dialysis, Cancer Patient Groups Oppose Health Spending Cuts

NKF: Reduce Dialysis Frequency If Shortages Grow Acute

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

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

Securing Government Dialysis Slots Takes Two To Three Years: Dzulkefly

Maaedicare Charitable Foundation Subsidises Dialysis For 100 Patients Nationwide In 2026

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

Patients Say Peritoneal Dialysis Offers Flexibility, But Better Support Needed

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

Kidney Health Screening Initiative For Malaysia’s Underserved Communities

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