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NCD Chronicles #27: “Reborn” After A Liver Transplant

Farah Syahidah Shamsuddin, Liver Transplant Recipient | Dr Haniza Omar, Consultant Hepatologist & Gastroenterologist

28-Apr-25 16:00

NCD Chronicles #27: “Reborn” After A Liver Transplant

For five long years, Farah Syahidah Shamsuddin was on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Her liver, damaged due to a congenital condition, was losing its ability to support the body in fundamental processes like metabolism, detoxification, and digestion. When she finally underwent the transplant, it was like being reborn. Farah shares her experience of awaiting a donated liver, while consultant hepatologist & gastroenterologist Dr Haniza Omar talks about the transplant procedure. You can pledge your organs on your MySejahtera app, or visit dermaorgan.gov.my for more information. You can also support the Malaysian Society of Transplantation’s fundraising event. 


NCD Chronicles is a series about people living with NCDs, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the disease, in our response to the NCD epidemic. 

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Loh Wai Sze

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  wellnessmanaging disease

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