SDG 3 @ KOP

Collaborations and Health Services

The field of healthcare is rapidly evolving, requiring stronger interprofessional collaboration to ensure quality patient care and effective health system management. The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM, an academic institution responsible for training future pharmacists, plays a critical role in shaping the health workforce. Strengthening partnerships with hospitals, clinics, research centres, pharmaceutical industries and public health organisations fosters mutual growth, innovation, and improved healthcare outcomes. Hence, the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy at IIUM has collaborated with numerous health-related institutions at local, national, international, and regional levels. This collaboration serves as the crucial platform for students’ workplace experiential training, research and development consultation, and sustainable community engagement programmes.

Objectives of Collaboration

• To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• To enhance research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
• To provide students with real-world exposure and clinical experience.
• To promote interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
• To address public health needs through joint initiatives.

Benefits of Collaboration

a. Improved Education and Training

Collaboration with hospitals, primary health centres, and other health institutions allows pharmacy students to gain hands-on experience in patient care, medication management, and clinical decision-making. This practical exposure enhances their competencies and prepares them for diverse roles in the healthcare system.

Students’ education and training at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre (SASMEC)@IIUM

Interprofessional learning among the healthcare students of different courses, such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences and Nursing are also conducted at SASMEC@IIUM

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy has also signed a memorandum of agreement with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, which allows the staff and students to be attached to the government-operated primary and tertiary healthcare facilities for teaching, learning and research purposes. National Institute of Health, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Pahang, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) &  Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (HOSHAS) are the main hospitals/institutions where the staff and students are heavily attached to.

Students visit to various Pharmacy services at the primary and tertiary healthcare facilities.

Other than that, the Kulliyyah has also worked together with the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia to provide public health training for the students, local and international, such as the Certified Smoking Cessation Service Provider (CSCSP) Workshop.

Certified Smoking Cessation Service Provider (CSCSP) for KOP final year students

Certified Smoking Cessation Service Provider (CSCSP) Online for students from San Pedro College, Philippines

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy has also engaged with local agencies such as the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA). The photo above was taken after a talk with the Ketua Pegawai AADK (NADA) daerah Kuantan, En. Fahmi and Rehabilitation Trainer, En. Yus for an elective course at the Kulliyyah (PPPP 3272, Drug Abuse).

b. Advancement of Research and Innovation

Joint research projects encourage the sharing of expertise and resources between pharmacy faculties and health institutions. This promotes innovation in drug development, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and health technology assessment.

Professor Muhammad Taher Bakhtiar, representing the Kulliyyah receiving visitors from the Shanghai Kangyifeng Agricultural Development Co.LTD to IKOP facility.

A courtesy visit and Discussion with  Prof Orish Ebere Orisakwe PhD, ERT, ATS, FRSC.Professor of Pharmacology Toxicology  AFRICAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT, East-West Road, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria (6 May 2025)

The faculty members of the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy IIUM are actively involved in the Research and Development Conferences as speakers, presenters or judges.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Syahrir bin Zaini as Plenary Speaker for East Coast Quality initiative and Research Conference 2025

Sharing with MPS members on the use of AI for Pharmacist

Prof. Muhammd Taher delivered a talk during the Summer Camp at Universitas Pancasila Jakarta (27 July 2025)

Asst. Prof. Dr Muhamad Rusdi Ahmad Rusmili was invited as a speaker at the Universiti Sumatera Utara, Indonesia (USU).

Exchange student from Algeria,  Roufaida Aissa Brahim (December 2024) from Pharmaceutical Engineering at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB) in Algeria. She worked in Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratories.

c. Enhanced Patient Care

Interprofessional collaboration enables pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to work as a team, improving the accuracy of prescriptions, reducing medication errors, and optimising patients’ outcomes.

Students visit to the community in need and educating them on the quality use of medicine. This project is currently embedded in the core curriculum of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Programme, ensuring its sustainability throughout the years. The targeted population are among the rural population with low socioeconomic status.

Home Medication Review (HMR) Visit @ Kg Gua, Kuala Lipis Pahang

Under the Bakti MADANI Initiative from 8th – 10th August 2025, the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy IIUM has conducted a home medication review visit to selected homes of the villagers. Numerous activities were conducted such as conducting medication reconciliation, identification of drug-related problems, medication adherence assessment and promoting the quality use of medicine among the patients and the caregiver. The project was a concerted effort between the International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang State Health Department, Institut Pendidikan Guru, Kampus Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuala Lipis Pahang and local community leaders of Kg Gua, Kuala Lipis Pahang.

HMR visit among the staff and students

Impak Sihat : A Telehealth Project Initiative in Rural Area of Ulu Tembeling, Jerantut, Pahang

Telehealth can benefit remote and rural areas with limited access to health professionals and facilities. Telehealth models were associated with positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals, suggesting these models are feasible and can be effective. Hence, the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy has developed a digital health system tailored to the understanding level of the rural population called IMPAK SIHAT.

It is of utmost importance to reach out and target the rural community and empower them with health education and quality use of medicines via telehealth services that can potentially improve pharmaceutical care service delivery by reducing medication errors and adverse drug events, and ensuring the sustainability of health outcomes.

The project is a collaborative effort between the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy IIUM with the Ulster University under the ISPF grant.

SenioMed Support: Quality Use and Disposal of Medications

Kembara Sihat@POS Lenjang

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through Sustainable Initiatives towards Healthy Living and Environment for Sejahtera Community (SITEC) Flagship and Usrah in Action 2 (Section 822), successfully organised Kembara Sihat@Pos Lenjang on 3–5 May 2024 at Kg. Sop, Pos Lenjang, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norny Syafinaz Ab Rahman, this community engagement programme involved IIUM students, staff, and healthcare professionals in collaboration with:
 👉 Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) Pahang
 👉 Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah (PKD) Lipis
 👉 Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP)
 👉 Jabatan Agama Islam Pahang (JAIP)
 👉 Malaysian Pharmacist Society (MPS) Pahang Area Committee
 👉 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque, IIUM Kuantan
 👉 PERKIM Pahang
 👉 NARQES Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
 👉 Navawhite Malaysia
 👉 Pfizer Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

The programme featured Home Medication Reviews (HMR), health screenings, health education for children, and donation drives, benefiting more than 450 Orang Asli villagers. It strengthened health awareness, encouraged rational medicine use, and fostered inter-agency collaboration — advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being.

✨ Together, we serve humanity through knowledge, compassion, and action.

#IIUMPharmacy #KembaraSihat #SDG3 #GoodHealthAndWellbeing #CommunityEngagement #RahmatanLilAlamin #KOPIIUM

video link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FfwC8gBCkv31ylf9-BM3VtZ8CpA_pJQ8/view?usp=sharing

QUM LITTLE AMBASSADOR @ POS SINDERUT

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through its KTPRIGS SDG 2023 Project (KTP-RIGS23-075-0075) and SITEC Flagship – Sustainable Initiatives toward Healthy Living and Environment for Sejahtera Community, successfully conducted the QUM Little Ambassador @ Pos Sinderut programme from 23–25 August 2024 at Pos Sinderut, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norny Syafinaz Ab Rahman, this field training programme involved members of the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (GGAM) Pahang Branch, Lipis District, IIUM staff and students, and numerous collaborators in promoting quality use of medicines (QUM) and healthy living practices among the Orang Asli community.

The programme, supported by SASMEC@IIUM, MUIP, Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Lipis, Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Lipis, JAIP, PERKIM, MRA Pahang, Pejabat Hutan Daerah Lipis, SK Senderut, and Alsyifaa Holdings Sdn. Bhd., featured various community health initiatives including Home Medication Review (HMR), health screening, health education for children, forest greening project, donation drives, and motivational sessions.

Over 700 villagers benefitted from the initiative, which successfully empowered young GGAM members as “Little Ambassadors” to champion medicine safety and health awareness in rural communities — advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

✨ Together, we nurture health literacy and community resilience through knowledge, compassion, and action.

#IIUMPharmacy #SDG3 #QUM #CommunityEngagement #QUMLittleAmbassador #KOPIIUM #RahmatanLilAlamin

Video link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G5A3_zZrN04qCXbulOlw0TqMnT6doZ2u/view?usp=sharing

QUM LITTLE AMBASSADOR@FELDA SG. KOYAN & CLOSING CEREMONY

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through its KTPRIGS SDG 2023 Project (KTP-RIGS23-075-0075) and SITEC Flagship – Sustainable Initiatives toward Healthy Living and Environment for Sejahtera Community, successfully organised the QUM Little Ambassador @ Felda Sg. Koyan programme on 26 October 2024 at Felda Sg. Koyan, Lipis, Pahang.

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norny Syafinaz Ab Rahman, this final phase of the QUM Little Ambassador series marked the completion of three training modules designed to equip members of the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (GGAM) Pahang Branch, Lipis District with knowledge and skills on the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and medication storage and disposal.

The one-day programme included Home Medication Review (HMR) visits, donation of food baskets, and a closing ceremony where participants received certificates and the official QUM Little Ambassador badge. Collaborators included Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Lipis, MRA Pahang, PERKIM Pahang, Alsyifaa Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Pejabat Pengurus Felda Sg. Koyan, JKKK Kg. Felda Sg. Koyan, and SK (LKTP) Sg. Koyan.

The initiative reinforces IIUM’s commitment to community empowerment, health literacy, and inter-agency collaboration in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being.

✨ Cultivating young health ambassadors for a healthier and more informed society.

#IIUMPharmacy #SDG3 #QUM #KOPIIUM #QUMLittleAmbassador #CommunityEngagement #HealthPromotion #RahmatanLilAlamin

video link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mDBAAyjahi_y1ZT5k-PkguN3FyLgTc8C/view?usp=sharing

Kembara Sihat @ Pos Sinderut: Empowering Lives Through Health and Education (In Conjunction with KOP 25th Anniversary)

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM, through its Usrah in Action 2 (Section 815) and Flagship – Sustainable Initiatives towards Healthy Living and Environment for Sejahtera Community (SITEC), successfully organised Kembara Sihat @ Pos Sinderut from 16–18 May 2025 at Pos Sinderut, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norny Syafinaz Ab Rahman, the programme aimed to promote health awareness, education, and empowerment among the Orang Asli community of Pos Sinderut. The event was held in collaboration with Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre (SASMEC) @ IIUM, SK Senderut, Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) Pahang, Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah (PKD) Lipis, Malaysian Pharmacist Society (MPS) Pahang Area Committee, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) Pahang, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque IIUM Kuantan, Pejabat Hutan Daerah Lipis, Yayasan Mr. DIY, and Team Extreme Belantara Pinz, with approval and support from Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA).

The programme was mainly supported by KPT Madani Sejahtera (SASMEC @ IIUM).

Highlights included health talks, health screenings, mini exhibition, home medication review (HMR) visits, Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Little Ambassador activities, 3M digital literacy and STEM workshops (Yayasan Mr. DIY), oral hygiene demonstrations, tree-planting initiatives, and health education sessions. More than 900 villagers including school children benefited from these activities, which enhanced health literacy, disease awareness, and community engagement.

This initiative reflects IIUM’s strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being, fostering health equity and lifelong learning through collaboration, compassion, and service.

✨ Kembara Sihat continues to inspire healthier, informed, and empowered rural communities.

#IIUMPharmacy #KOP25Years #KembaraSihat #SDG3 #QUM #QUMLittleAmbassador #KPTMadaniSejahtera #CommunityEngagement #HealthForAll #RahmatanLilAlaminVideo link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8sMo892bWOvw1SqtAosHlG9mpGR6Jms/view?usp=sharing

d. Strengthened Public Health Education and Initiatives

Partnering with health institutions allows pharmacy faculties to actively contribute to vaccination campaigns, health education, and disease prevention programs, ultimately strengthening community health services.

QUM LITTLE AMBASSADOR (HANDS-ON PRACTICAL)

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through its SITEC Flagship – Sustainable Initiatives toward Healthy Living and Environment for Sejahtera Community, in collaboration with Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre (SASMEC) @ IIUM, proudly presents the QUM Little Ambassador (Hands-on Practical) programme supported by KPT Madani Sejahtera 2025.

Conducted on 29–30 September 2025, the programme aims to empower Orang Asli students of SK Senderut, Pos Sinderut, Lipis, Pahang with essential health literacy skills and knowledge on the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).

Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norny Syafinaz Ab Rahman, the initiative complements earlier phases of the QUM Little Ambassador series, which introduced theoretical and field-based learning. This hands-on practical session, held at Kulliyyah of Pharmacy and SASMEC @ IIUM, will strengthen participants’ understanding through interactive stations, point-of-care and medical device training, OSCE-style role-play, and an educational hospital visit to SASMEC@IIUM.

The programme is designed to nurture “Little Ambassadors”—young leaders who can educate peers and families on safe and responsible medicine use, storage, and disposal, while inspiring interest in healthcare careers.

This initiative reflects IIUM’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 – Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4 – Quality Education, through impactful collaboration between academia, healthcare professionals, and the community.

✨ Nurturing health awareness, one young ambassador at a time.

#IIUMPharmacy #SASMECIIUM #KPTMadaniSejahtera #QUMLittleAmbassador #SDG3 #SDG4 #CommunityEngagement #HealthLiteracy #RahmatanLilAlamin

Quit Smoking Awareness

KOP has actively conducted a series of community engagement programmes aimed at promoting awareness on smoking cessation and encouraging a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle among the public. These initiatives reflect the Kulliyyah’s commitment to supporting national efforts under the mQuit program and fostering social responsibility through health education and community outreach.

mQuit@Masjid

mQuit@Masjid IIUM Kuantan was launched on 13th September 2024 with the aim of providing smoking and vaping cessation support to the community by using the masjid as a platform for outreach and engagement. The initiative is strategically conducted on Fridays, capitalizing on the congregation of male worshippers, as the majority of smokers and vapers are men.

Quality Use of Medicine

Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM collaborates with Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah (PKD) Lipis to conduct health activities for the Orang Asli communities in Sinderut and Lenjang.

Under the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) initiative, the team carries out health screenings, health awareness sessions, and Home Medication Reviews (HMR) to promote safe and effective medicine use. This collaboration strengthens community engagement and improves health literacy among the local population.

Indicator 3.3.5 : Mental health support for students 

  Provide students with access to mental health support.

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy is committed to supporting students’ mental health and overall well-being in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being. Through the university’s Counselling and Career Services Department, students have access to a range of mental health support services, including individual and group counselling, peer support initiatives, and emotional wellness programmes. These services are designed to create a safe and confidential environment where students can seek guidance, manage stress, and enhance their psychological resilience as part of a holistic university experience. For more information, students may refer to the Counselling and Career Services Department website: https://office.iium.edu.my/ocd/counselling-and-career-services-department/ 

Counselling & Career Services Department, One Stop Student Centre, Office of the Campus Director, IIUM Kuantan Campus