Making kidney care more accessible

To a healthier future: Ng (right) showing Lukanisman (left) around at the launch of Vantive in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of end-stage kidney disease patients undergoing chronic dialysis could double to more than 106,000 patients by 2040 from 53,000 currently, says Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

Responding to the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the Deputy Health Minister said the ministry has implemen­ted the Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) First Policy, which prioritises a more accessible, convenient method of treatment for patients.