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A Broken Promise of Access To Care (Living With HIV)
34 mins·16:00, 28 Oct 2025
A Broken Promise of Access To Care (Living With HIV)
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16:00, 28 Oct 2025
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Guest: Dominic Damian, Father to Amanda | Dato' Dr Hartini Zainuddin, Child Rights Advocate | Dr Wong Pui Li, Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician
What happens when a promise of lifelong healthcare is suddenly cut off? That was the case for Amanda Mei Chu Damian, who was diagnosed with HIV as a baby and her parents were promised that she would always get access to medications and care when they adopted her. But things changed one day, when Amanda’s access to care became more and more limited because she didn’t have the documentation to prove she’s a Malaysian citizen - not by choice, but simply because of the circumstances she was born to.
We hear Amanda’s story told through her father, Dominic Damian, and also hear from child rights advocate Dato’ Dr Hartini Zainuddin and consultant infectious diseases physician Dr Wong Pui Li about the need to ensure access to healthcare for stateless children.
Beyond The Diagnosis is a series about people, 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 medical diagnosis.
Presenter: Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
the bigger picturehealth & livingbeyondthediagnosishivaidsinfectious diseasestigmachronic illnessstatelessness
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