The burden of chronic kidney disease is a silent but growing public health crisis in Malaysia. Minister of Health Dato’ Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad recently highlighted how treatment costs have surged from RM572 million in 2010 to RM3.3 billion annually. So what isn’t working and what do rising costs tell us about the impact CKD has on our healthcare services and our population? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by panellists from the National Kidney Foundation, chairman Dato’ Dr Zaki Morad Mohamed Zaher and CEO Choo Kok Ming.



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The burden of chronic kidney disease is a silent but growing public health crisis in Malaysia. Minister of Health Dato’ Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad recently highlighted how treatment costs have surged from RM572 million in 2010 to RM3.3 billion annually. So what isn’t working and what do rising costs tell us about the impact CKD has on our healthcare services and our population? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by panellists from the National Kidney Foundation, chairman Dato’ Dr Zaki Morad Mohamed Zaher and CEO Choo Kok Ming.Image credit: Shutterstock

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Why We’re Spending RM3.3bil on Treating Chronic Kidney Disease

As the Middle East conflict prolongs, so do worries over a shortage in medical supplies. From pharmaceuticals to medical devices, supplies are warning that we are already seeing signs of an upcoming shortage. We speak to Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health, to find out how the government is preparing for this possibility. 

As the Middle East conflict prolongs, so do worries over a shortage in medical supplies. From pharmaceuticals to medical devices, supplies are warning that we are already seeing signs of an upcoming shortage. We speak to Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health, to find out how the government is preparing for this possibility.&nbsp;

Global Energy Crisis: How Secure Are Our Medical Supplies? 

 It is estimated that 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent. That means it’s likely that you have identified as being neurodivergent or someone in your workplace is. And yet, the acceptance and inclusion of neurodivergent people at work is uneven, and most people find it challenging to get support and accommodations for their needs at the workplace. A global report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Neurodiversity in Accountancy talks about how organisations and individuals can embrace neurodivergent talents in the profession. We speak to Sharath Martin, ACCA Senior Policy and Insights Consultant, and Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, on how organisations can start looking at neurodivergent employees as professionals with diverse strengths and challenges.



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&nbsp;It is estimated that 15-20% of the population is neurodivergent. That means it’s likely that you have identified as being neurodivergent or someone in your workplace is. And yet, the acceptance and inclusion of neurodivergent people at work is uneven, and most people find it challenging to get support and accommodations for their needs at the workplace. A global <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/professional-insights/pro-accountants-the-future/neurodiversity-navigating.html">report</a> by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Neurodiversity in Accountancy talks about how organisations and individuals can embrace neurodivergent talents in the profession. We speak to Sharath Martin, ACCA Senior Policy and Insights Consultant, and Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, on how organisations can start looking at neurodivergent employees as professionals with diverse strengths and challenges.Image credit: Shutterstock

Neuroinclusion In The Workplace

In some ways, it feels like 2020 all over again - the work-from-home directives, along with a sense of anxiety over global events. Licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur joins us to share some advice on how we can manage our mental health during this period, especially for those working from home, and those dealing with stresses and uncertainties due to the Middle East crisis.


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In some ways, it feels like 2020 all over again - the work-from-home directives, along with a sense of anxiety over global events. Licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur joins us to share some advice on how we can manage our mental health during this period, especially for those working from home, and those dealing with stresses and uncertainties due to the Middle East crisis. Image credit: Shutterstock

Why We’re Spending RM3.3bil on Treating Chronic Kidney Disease

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