10,036 Organ Failure Patients in Malaysia: Ministry of Health Pushes for Organ Transplant Reforms
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Kuala Lumpur, 3 Nov - A total of 10,036 patients in Malaysia are currently suffering from organ failure as of 15 Oct. This figure shows that the country needs a more comprehensive organ transplant system.
The Ministry of Health Malaysia is pushing for reforms in its organ transplant programme. These reforms aim to help more patients who need new organs, such as kidneys, liver, or heart. Many patients have to wait a long time before finding a suitable donor.
In this effort, the ministry is focusing on raising public awareness about organ donation. Collaboration between hospitals, transplant centres and health authorities is also being strengthened so that the registration and transplant processes can run more systematically.
So far, the government has not announced a new target for organ transplants this year. Patients and their families are advised to obtain the latest information from nearby hospitals or health clinics. The public is also encouraged to consider organ donation as a form of contribution that can save lives.
Sources: Malay Mail
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