The Faculty of Pharmacy actively supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various platforms, including teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community services.
In general, our academic programmes are designed to produce competent professionals who will contribute to the health and wellness of the people. Courses like Public Health Pharmacy focus on topics relevant to sustainability, such as access to medicines.
Our research and innovation are dedicated to enhancing health and well-being. The primary research theme revolves around the management of non-communicable diseases and their complications. Additionally, we focus on the development of improved professional services as part of our research endeavors.
The Green Pharmacy Program is an initiative that combines the fields of pharmacy and environmental sustainability. Various engaging activities such as online and physical games, sales events, and lecture sessions are organized throughout this program to attract the interest of many students to participate in the Green Pharmacy Program. Activities include creating awareness videos and conducting lectures on proper pharmaceutical waste disposal and its importance for environmental sustainability.
SKIN HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
‘A HEALTHY SKIN, YOUR BEST FOUNDATION’
This program is a hybrid health carnival, emphasizing community engagement and interaction on skincare topics while also creating social media posters to enhance public knowledge about medication and health while using skincare products.
The Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM held a Community Service Operations program (OPKIM) at Kg Felda Lembah Klau Raub Pahang. This program involves Undergraduate and Master of Clinical Pharmacy students, Pharmacy Officers and lecturers from the Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM Alumni, Ministry of Health Malaysia PKD Raub, and Sekolah Kebangsaan (Felda) Lembah Klau.
The main activities carried out are the Home Medication Review (HMR) for Felda residents suffering from chronic diseases, health awareness and screening programs for all Felda residents as well as youth sports and entertainment programs, cultural evenings and feasts in Felda and also educational programs at schools.
Grants
The following are several active grants related to SDG3
Grant title |
Recipient |
Grant Funder |
Grant Amount (RM) |
Towards the development of next generation Covid-19 vaccines: Nanoparticle formulation of multi-epitopes lipopeptide-based antigens for intranasal vaccination with thermostability properties (NasoVax). |
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Dana Langganan Sukuk Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat (PRIHATIN) |
319,000.00 |
Upscaling, Safety and Efficacy of Multifaceted Dressing Embedded with DsiRNA-loaded Gold Nanoparticles for Diabetic Wound Treatment |
HALIZA BINTI KATAS |
Skim Geran Penyelidikan Pembangunan Prototaip (PRGS) |
123,000.00 |
Development of a Standardised Formula Containing Marantodes pumilum var. Alata for Support of Menopausal Symptoms and Osteoporosis |
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Skim Geran Penyelidikan Herba (HRGS) |
350,000.00 |
Identifikasi dan Kuantifikasi Vitamin Neurotropik B1, B6 Dan B12 di dalam Produk Herba |
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BODYWELL SDN. BHD |
12,000.00 |
Nanocarrier mediated targeting of viral proteins: Approach for combating Covid-19 |
MOHD CAIRUL IQBAL MOHD AMIN |
ASEAN India S&T Development Fund (AISTDF) |
213,000.00 |
Development of an interactive education tool on diabetes and insulin use for children with T1DM |
NORAIDA MOHAMED SHAH |
Novo Nordisk Pharma (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. |
15,000.00 |
Development of Innovative gloves in overcoming skin problems associated with prolonged glove wearing |
NG SHIOW FERN |
Smart Glove Holdings Sdn. Bhd. |
230,500.00 |
Pembangunan Monograf Herba Malaysia |
JAMIA AZDINA JAMAL |
Geran Monograf Herba |
65,000.00 |
The Effectiveness of Environmental Sustainability-Based Social Entrepreneurship Training Modules among Hulu Langat Community and UKM Pharmacy Students. |
NOR SYAFINAZ YAAKOB |
IOI Properties Group |
10,175.00 |
Pembangunan Monograf Herba Malaysia |
JAMIA AZDINA JAMAL |
Geran Monograf Herba |
180,000.00 |
Pemerkasaan Taraf Hidup Komuniti B40 Semenyih Dalam Aspek Ekonomi dan Kesihatan |
NOR SYAFINAZ YAAKOB |
PERSATUAN e-SKILL WANITA (PeLITA) |
10,000.00 |
Competition theory in pharmaceutical public procurement policy towards sustainable public health care sector in Malaysia. |
ERNIEDA MD HATAH |
Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) |
65,800.00 |