22-05-2025
BuAI Receives 1,700 Applications For Fertility Treatment Assistance Since February
LAHAD DATU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Fertility Treatment Assistance and Infertility Advocacy (BuAI) initiative under Budget 2025 has received 1,700 applications for intrauterine insemination (IUI) fertility treatment assistance since its launch in February.
National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) director-general Abdul Shukur Abdullah said the initiative aims to support couples struggling to conceive, with an allocation of RM6 million, targeting 1,300 couples.
'Since its launch, demand has been very encouraging nationwide. As of now, we have exceeded our target by 400. We are conducting eligibility screenings to ensure that only qualified applicants receive this free service.
'One of the key criteria is that applicants must be aged 35 and above,' he told Bernama after the Men's Wellness Programme today.
The event was officiated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), deputy secretary-general of Operations, Farah Adura Hamidi, in conjunction with the 2025 KPWKM Kembara Kasih programme.
Meanwhile, Abdul Shukur said the agency aims to reach 30,000 men through the Men's Wellness Programme.
'It was an encouraging turnout. We were informed that around 600 men attended our inaugural programme in Sabah to gain awareness on male wellness.
'As part of LPPKN's services, today's programme featured screenings related to male fertility issues, general and reproductive health checks, including testicular and prostate cancer screenings. We also conducted health talks focused on men's well-being,' he said.
He explained that the programme is designed to empower men by raising awareness on the importance of health, sexual wellness and mental well-being.
