The Malaysian Congenital Heart Foundation (Yayasan Jantung Kongenital Malaysia, YJKM) and Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) have signed a memorandum of agreement last Sunday to increase access to congenital heart care in the East Coast.

Profesor Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, USM Vice-Chancellor, shared at the event that every year, up to 300 children in Kelantan are born with a congenital heart defect. USM Hospital is the sole provider of congenital heart surgery and treatment in the East Coast and receives patients from neighbouring Terengganu as well.

Through this agreement, YJKM agrees to sponsor congenital heart surgeries for patients undergoing treatment at HUSM at a cost of RM3,000.

This initiative is part of the Congenital Heart Surgery for All program and is part of the Foundation’s aim to improve access to congenital heart care services across the country.

The agreement was signed by Eric Tan, Chief Executive Officer and witnessed by Lee Geok Hua, Trustee to YJKM.

Find out more about YJKM’s Congenital Heart Surgery for All program here.