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24 March 2023

Lukanisman Clarifies Parliament Remarks, Now Touts Expansion Of PrEP Programme

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman clarifies his remarks in Parliament, tweeting today that the PrEP pilot programme will continue and even be expanded. He reiterates that groups at risk cannot be prevented from receiving the HIV prevention drug.

23 March 2023

Malaysia

MOH Reviewing PrEP Programme With Potential Cancellation: Lukanisman

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman tells Parliament that MOH will review its pilot programme on HIV prevention drug PrEP – "whether it should be continued" or to have "a way forward" to prevent HIV infection related to the "lifestyle" of gay men.

14 March 2023

Letter

Bridging The Science-Practice Gap In Malaysia’s Journey Towards Ending HIV/AIDS — ERASE

Public stigma towards HIV can lead to a lack of treatment and prevention initiatives, perpetuating the cycle of infection.

7 February 2023

Letter

Supporting PrEP As A Preventive Medicine For All Malaysians – DOC2US

PrEP is registered and legal in Malaysia and is part of the National Strategic Plan to end AIDS by 2030.

26 January 2023

Malaysia

Anwar Administration Yields Public Health Policies To Religion

MOH and the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) jointly state that decisions in “all” health and religious issues must take into account scientific data and religious opinion.

25 January 2023

Letter

PrEP: No One Should Be Left Behind — MMA

Giving groups at highest risk of HIV access to the most effective preventive medication would be in line with Malaysia's commitment to universal health coverage, where all have equal access to health care and that no one should be left behind, says MMA.

20 January 2023

Letter

Selangor Mufti Department’s Advice On PrEP Is Misinformed And Wrong – Galen Centre

The Selangor Mufti Department's advisory on PrEP is misinformed and likely misleading. Denying access to PrEP – which is 99% effective in preventing HIV infection – is bad medicine, poor practice, and has no basis in public health, says the Galen Centre.

29 December 2022

Malaysia

Recap: Top 10 Malaysia Health Issues In 2022

2022 saw major health issues like medicine shortages, the tobacco bill, and MySejahtera, while chronic problems like overcrowded emergency departments, junior doctor bullying, and NCDs remain unresolved. Health care reform is a key question entering 2023.

8 December 2022

Malaysia

Chemsex Popularity Raises HIV Risk, Including In Malaysia: Report

Harm Reduction International calls for tailored interventions, as traditional harm reduction services are often not appropriate for those who engage in chemsex (using drugs to enhance sex).

7 December 2022

Malaysia

PrEP Far More Effective Than Sexual Abstinence In HIV Prevention: HIV Groups

PrEP is 99% effective in preventing HIV infection via sexual contact and 74% effective in reducing HIV transmission via injection drug use, say MAF, MAC, and MASHM.

Tag: PrEP

Lukanisman Clarifies Parliament Remarks, Now Touts Expansion Of PrEP Programme

MOH Reviewing PrEP Programme With Potential Cancellation: Lukanisman

Bridging The Science-Practice Gap In Malaysia’s Journey Towards Ending HIV/AIDS — ERASE

Supporting PrEP As A Preventive Medicine For All Malaysians – DOC2US

Anwar Administration Yields Public Health Policies To Religion

PrEP: No One Should Be Left Behind — MMA

Selangor Mufti Department’s Advice On PrEP Is Misinformed And Wrong – Galen Centre

Recap: Top 10 Malaysia Health Issues In 2022

Chemsex Popularity Raises HIV Risk, Including In Malaysia: Report

PrEP Far More Effective Than Sexual Abstinence In HIV Prevention: HIV Groups

Government Reviewing Rationalisation Of Critical Service Allowance: Zaliha

Housemen At Sungai Buloh Hospital’s O&G Department Allege Severe Bullying, Sexual Harassment

After UMMC, UPM Teaching Hospital Too Accused Of ‘Wage Theft’

Malaysia Recalls Pholcodine Cough Medicines Over Allergy Fears

Medical Mall In Melaka To Feature Regional Specialist Outpatient Care Centre