People living with HIV (PLHIV) Archives

16 March 2026

Letter

Intervention Today, Stability Tomorrow — Jasmin Jalil

Malaysia’s progress against HIV reflects strong national leadership by the Ministry of Health, supported by civil society and responsible corporate partners working together to ensure that no one is left behind.

9 April 2025

Malaysia

Legal Gaps Expose HIV Patients To Discrimination In Health Care Facilities: MAC

The Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) says Malaysia lacks specific legal protections for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in medical settings, leaving HIV patients vulnerable to stigma, medical discrimination, and privacy violations by health care providers.

8 April 2025

Malaysia

People Living With HIV Still Face Discrimination In Malaysian Hospitals, Says MAC

The Malaysian AIDS Council says discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) persists in hospitals, with outdated fears leading to denied treatment and breaches of confidentiality. “Every patient deserves dignified, non-judgmental health care.”

17 March 2025

Malaysia

Malaysian AIDS Council Urges Media To Avoid Stigmatising PLHIV In Reporting

The Malaysian AIDS Council urges local media to avoid sensationalising news on People Living with HIV (PLHIV), saying it fuels stigma. It warns that such reporting discourages testing, treatment, and undermines efforts to end AIDS in Malaysia.

10 March 2025

Letter

The HIV Response Must Be Grounded In Human Rights — Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman

At the 58th UN Human Rights Council, Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman warned that stigma, discrimination & punitive laws drive the HIV epidemic. Governments must decriminalise, fund HIV programs & uphold dignity. “Ending AIDS requires more than medicines.”

18 February 2025

Malaysia

Father Living With HIV Alleges Discrimination In Baby’s Paediatric Care

A paediatrician at a private hospital in Muar, Johor, allegedly refused to treat a newborn in Aug 2023 after the father disclosed his own HIV status, despite him being long-term undetectable with the virus. MMC dismissed his complaint against the doctor.

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.

Tag: People living with HIV (PLHIV)

Intervention Today, Stability Tomorrow — Jasmin Jalil

Legal Gaps Expose HIV Patients To Discrimination In Health Care Facilities: MAC

People Living With HIV Still Face Discrimination In Malaysian Hospitals, Says MAC

Malaysian AIDS Council Urges Media To Avoid Stigmatising PLHIV In Reporting

The HIV Response Must Be Grounded In Human Rights — Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman

Father Living With HIV Alleges Discrimination In Baby’s Paediatric Care

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

‘Zero Pending’, Zero Safety, Zero HCWs: The Burning Crisis At Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Health Worker

Malaysia Faces Emerging Shortage Of Dialysers, Haemodialysis Components

UMMC Denies Radiation Exposure Caused Staff Cancer ‘Cluster’

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

Too Many Agencies Involved In Doctor Workforce Pipeline: Health DG