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Thalassemia treatment costs RM3mil per patient, Parliament heard

Published on 23 Feb 2026 2:12:57 PM

It costs around RM3mil to treat a thalassemia patient from infancy up to the age of 40, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The Health Minister revealed that 9,554 patients are currently receiving treatment at public hospitals nationwide.

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It costs around RM3mil to treat a thalassemia patient from infancy up to the age of 40, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The Health Minister revealed that 9,554 patients are currently receiving treatment at public hospitals nationwide.

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