![About RM350 mln spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients - Sivakumar About RM350 mln spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81688959077_PusatRawatanHemodi.jpg)
About RM350 mln spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said this was a very big amount and in a bid to reduce the costs, Perkeso is making efforts to establish more dialysis centres.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Water supply in 83 affected areas to be fully restored by 9pm today - Air Selangor Water supply in 83 affected areas to be fully restored by 9pm today - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639752856_AirPaip.jpg)
Water supply in 83 affected areas to be fully restored by 9pm today - Air Selangor
Priority is given to critical premises such as hospitals, clinics, dialysis centres and funeral ceremonies.
Mon Jan 02 2023
![Pre-dialysis education programme to be introduced at all gov't health facilities next year - Khairy Pre-dialysis education programme to be introduced at all gov't health facilities next year - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648292330_PerasmianDutaGinja.jpg)
Pre-dialysis education programme to be introduced at all gov't health facilities next year - Khairy
A pre-dialysis education programme specifically for stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney patients will be introduced in all government health facilities nationwide beginning next year.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![Couple pleads not guilty to cheating, concealing fraudulent sale proceeds Couple pleads not guilty to cheating, concealing fraudulent sale proceeds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623755575_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Couple pleads not guilty to cheating, concealing fraudulent sale proceeds
Zanariah and Saifuddin were charged with cheating and concealing proceeds from the sale of dialysis equipment found to be non-existent.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Outreach programme: Over 90 pct of dialysis patients complete COVID-19 vaccine Outreach programme: Over 90 pct of dialysis patients complete COVID-19 vaccine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609140714_SAARANIPOKOKjpg.jpg)
Outreach programme: Over 90 pct of dialysis patients complete COVID-19 vaccine
More than 90 per cent of dialysis patients in Perak have completed their COVID-19 vaccination regime facilitated by an outreach programme that began on May 3.
Sun Jun 06 2021
![Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/51529135178_Pills.jpg)
Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth
Dr Wan Ahmad Syahril said it was a public misunderstanding in linking taking medications to kidney damage.
Mon Mar 08 2021
![COVID-19: 11 new clusters including at dialysis centre COVID-19: 11 new clusters including at dialysis centre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589452927_covidjakartai.jpg)
COVID-19: 11 new clusters including at dialysis centre
The Health Ministry (MOH) today detected 11 new COVID-19 clusters, including at a dialysis centre in Melaka and wedding ceremony in Negeri Sembilan.
Wed Jan 13 2021
![COVID-19: Six new clusters identified today - Health DG COVID-19: Six new clusters identified today - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599644915_NoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: Six new clusters identified today - Health DG
Six new COVID-19 clusters were detected in Sabah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya today.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Water supply fully restored in 311 areas - Air Selangor Water supply fully restored in 311 areas - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603006500_BekalanAir.jpg)
Water supply fully restored in 311 areas - Air Selangor
Air Selangor has mobilised around 90 water tankers to critical premises such as hospitals and dialysis centres and residential areas.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Gaza: Medicine shortage hits dangerous levels Gaza: Medicine shortage hits dangerous levels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71496137837_Palestinianprotester.jpg)
Gaza: Medicine shortage hits dangerous levels
Spokesperson for the ministry said that the situation would be catastrophic if the shortage of medicines continued, especially medicines allocated for dialysis patients.
Tue May 30 2017
![Former Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Talib Jamal dies Former Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Talib Jamal dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71453217645_PolisLogo.jpg)
Former Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Talib Jamal dies
Former Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Talib Jamal passed away while undergoing dialysis treatment at a clinic here today.
Tue Dec 27 2016
![I am OK, undergoing dialysis three times a week, says Abdul Gani I am OK, undergoing dialysis three times a week, says Abdul Gani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71446600657_AbdulGaniPatail.jpg)
"I am OK, undergoing dialysis three times a week," says Abdul Gani
"I am OK, undergoing dialysis treatment three times a week. I still read and do some work other than tending to my grandchildren," said Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail when asked about his health
Wed Nov 04 2015
![Pele off dialysis, remains in intensive care Pele off dialysis, remains in intensive care](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/81403408575_295x200.jpg)
Pele off dialysis, remains in intensive care
Brazil legend Pele is making good progress and does not require dialysis but remains in intensive care as he battles kidney problems.
Tue Dec 02 2014
![Pele responding to care, still on dialysis - Hospital Pele responding to care, still on dialysis - Hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/81417286060_295x200.jpg)
Pele responding to care, still on dialysis - Hospital
Hospitalized Brazilian football legend Pele is doing better and responding to antibiotics, but still receiving an intensive kidney treatment for a urinary infection.
Sun Nov 30 2014
![Pele improving but still on dialysis - hospital Pele improving but still on dialysis - hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/81416883050_295x200.jpg)
Pele improving but still on dialysis - hospital
Brazil football legend Pele's health is improving but he is still receiving an intensive treatment known as hemodialysis.
Fri Nov 28 2014