Alumni

The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine congratulates Professor Dr Choo Wan Yuen on her appointment as Director of the Academic Analytical Centre, Universiti Malaya. Her leadership is expected to enhance data-driven decision-making and innovation at the university, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence.

The Department extends our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Musastika binti Mustaffa on the successful completion of her Doctor of Public […]

We are delighted to congratulate Dr Rama Krishna Supramaniam on his promotion to Medical Lecturer DU15 (time-based). Dr Rama Krishna […]

13–15 May 2025 | Dorsett Putrajaya The Ministry of Health Malaysia, in collaboration with UNICEF, hosted a three-day workshop at […]

Dr Nur Nabila Abd Rahim has been awarded the fourth Dr Wu Lien-Teh Award for Best Student in the Doctor of Public Health program at Universiti Malaya, recognizing her leadership and community engagement. A Public Health Medicine Physician, she has excelled in various initiatives, demonstrating exceptional dedication during her studies from 2020 to 2023.

The Occupational Health and Safety Conference 2025 in Port Sudan aimed to enhance workplace safety in a post-conflict context. Featuring local and international experts, it addressed risk management, AI applications, and psychosocial challenges. Key resolutions included establishing a federal OSH governance body and unifying OSH legislation, marking a pivotal moment for Sudan’s occupational health landscape.

Dr. Ismuni Bohari has been appointed as the Deputy Director General (Public Health) at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, reflecting his commitment and leadership in public health. With degrees from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Universiti Malaya, Dr. Ismuni has held several significant roles, earning respect and recognition in enhancing public health services.

Ng Yit Han has successfully defended his PhD thesis at Universiti Malaya, focusing on developing a Healthy Lifestyle Index (HLI) to predict Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk among Malaysian teachers. His research addressed the growing public health issue of T2DM in Malaysia, particularly within the teaching profession, and involved an extensive eight-year follow-up study. Key findings indicated that waist circumference and physical activity were crucial lifestyle factors linked to T2DM. The HLI demonstrated strong predictive capabilities, contributing valuable insights to public health policy and encouraging lifestyle interventions in occupational health. His work signifies a noteworthy advancement in public health research.

It is with great pride and warm congratulations that we celebrate Dr. Hanan Hasan Hussein Al-Haroni for successfully defending her […]

We are pleased to congratulate Dr. Siti Farizwana Binti Mohd Ridzwan on successfully defending her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at […]