BANGI:
The government would stop prescribing free immunosuppressive drugs to
Malaysians who undergo organ transplant operation abroad, effective January 1.
The move was to curb illegal organ trafficking
that can be found commercially abroad.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said
they would stop prescribing the free immunosuppressants to those who undergo
the operations abroad without prior approval and knowledge of the ministry.
Immunosuppressants are powerful drug that
lowers the body's normal immune response to prevent the rejection of
transplanted organs and tissues.
“We do not condone organ trafficking. Those
who still want to undergo the operations abroad, may consult and seek the
ministry's approval first,” he said this after launching the “Organ Donation
Awareness Week Celebration at the National Level” at University Kebangsaan
Malaysia Stadium Sunday.
He said without prior approval from the
ministry, they would not be given the free medication, which costs between
RM800 and RM1,000 per patient per month.
WONG PEK MEI
pekmei@thestar.com.my
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