Number of patients on dialysis to rise next year


Early screening: Dr Lee advises the public to go for regular medical checks to prevent and treat diseases like diabetes.

IPOH: The number of people seeking dialysis treatment is expected to increase to 50,000 by next year, Dr Lee Boon Chye said.

The Deputy Health Minister said in 2016, a total of 39,058 patients received such treatment and the figures are expected to increase next year.

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