In a country where access to medicines comes at a minimal cost, a recent incident has stirred up controversy within the Malaysian online community.
A user on the X platform, claiming to have acquired Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) – a medication crucial for HIV treatment – from a government hospital, has faced severe backlash from netizens.
Sale of HIV medicines sparks outrage
HAART medications fall under the category of controlled substances, requiring careful monitoring and administration as per the guidance of trained healthcare professionals specialising in HIV treatment. .
According to the user, the decision to sell the HIV medication stems from alleged complaints about shortages in the supply.
The individual also justified their actions by citing a desire to explore alternative treatments, drawing from personal experiences.
This move has drawn criticism from online users who deem such actions not only illegal but also irresponsible, potentially jeopardising the health and rights of other patients in need of these medications.
‘This is unethical’
Netizens also have expressed concern over the unauthorised distribution of medicines crucial for managing HIV, emphasising the importance of adherence to medical advice.
One wrote: “You can’t sell this. Please return it to the hospital. This is unethical.”
Another chimed in: “This is not how you do it. You can’t sell HAART on social media. You supposed to return it to the pharmacy. Do you think this is cheap?”
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