Скачать или смотреть Chronic Kidney Disease Cost Malaysian RM3.3b Annually. 50,000 patients currently reliant on dialysis

11 Sep 2025, Petaling Jaya - The theme of this year’s conference, “INNOVATE, ELEVATE, TRANSFORM,” — embracing innovation in dialysis and transplantation, elevating standards of care, and transforming the lives of patients living with kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease remains a serious concern in Malaysia, with over 50,000 patients currently reliant
on dialysis, and the number continues to grow.

CKD in Malaysia – Key Facts

• New dialysis cases per year: 10,000 – MDTR 2023.

• Kidney transplants performed per year: ~500–600 – MDTR 2023.

• Economic burden: Dialysis costs ~RM60,000–RM70,000 per patient per year.

About the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF)
NKF is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting kidney health and providing affordable dialysis care for patients with CKD. NKF also leads awareness campaigns, training programmes, and conferences to enhance professional knowledge and improve patient outcomes.