Malaysia’s Commitment to Strengthening Rare Disease Care and Policy
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn August 2025, Malaysia reached a critical milestone in healthcare reform with the launch of its first-ever National Policy on Rare Diseases. This groundbreaking initiative marks a shift toward health equity by formally recognising individuals with rare diseases as a vulnerable group entitled to timely diagnosis, access to treatment, and long-term care. For many years, […]
Decoding Venoms: From Deadly Bites and Stings to Life-Saving Insights
Reading Time: 3 minutesSnakebite envenoming is one of the most neglected tropical diseases, yet it claims over 100,000 lives globally every year. Hundreds of thousands more are left with long-term disabilities. In Malaysia, venomous snakes are part of our natural biodiversity, but for rural communities, plantation workers, and indigenous peoples, they remain a constant danger. Snakes are not […]