16 March 2022
The Health Ministry added another RM1 million in allocation to the Genetics Lab at Tunku Azizah Hospital in KL to strengthen laboratory testing for patients with rare diseases.
Tag: rare diseases
2 March 2022
Most doctors have very limited knowledge and skills to evaluate children with disabilities and are not able to correctly identify children with learning disabilities, says Dr Amar.
28 February 2022
There must be better understanding and support for people living with rare diseases in Malaysia.
6 December 2021
Specific screenings can be used to detect rare diseases, and it is important to get a consultation once any symptoms arise.
29 October 2021
The government has allocated RM70 million to address mental health issues exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
27 October 2021
Khairy Jamaluddin says the MOH will review a proposal to establish a scheme to produce more genetic counsellors under the ministry.
18 October 2021
Khairy Jamaluddin says the Health Ministry aims to get an appropriate budget to ensure the continuity of treatment for rare diseases.
31 December 2020
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the process of refining the list of rare diseases in Malaysia.
2 March 2020
In Malaysia, there is still no official definition for a rare disease.
6 December 2019
The actual 2020 budget is RM16.5 million, not RM10 million.