Dr. Wu Lien-Teh Annual Public Lecture 2026
Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Time: 1:00PM–5:00PM
Venue: Penang Institute, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Speaker: Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul Razak
Title of Lecture: Stepwise Approach towards Sustainable Public Healthcare
Overview:
Dr. Wu Lien-Teh Annual Public Lecture 2026 and Award Ceremony for the Dr. Wu Lien-Teh Award for Leadership in Public Health.
Sustainable Development is a global agenda, namely Agenda 2030 – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 3 specifically focuses to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, including public health as a critical component to healthcare globally. To ensure that SDGs are integrated firmly in public healthcare practices in fulfilling Agenda 2030, a stepwise approach is proposed as a tried and tested initiative at a local campus. In addition, a long-forgotten indigenous concept (sejahtera) was reintroduced. The presentation will share and elaborate on the action taken for implementation.
About The Speaker:
Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul Razak is a distinguished pharmacist and pharmacologist recognized for his leadership in global public health and higher education. As the Founder Director of the National Poison Centre and former Rector of IIUM and Vice-Chancellor of USM, he pioneered the holistic “Sejahtera” philosophy and “Healthy Campus” initiatives. His international influence spans roles as a WHO consultant and President of the International Association of Universities. A National Academic Laureate, he was the first Malaysian to receive the prestigious Olle Hanson Award.