Community Linkage Between IPPT, USM and Sabah Thalassemia Society

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (IPPT) has collaborated with Sabah Thalassemia Society to jointly investigate the spatial distribution patterns of thalassemia in Sabah and to help in improving thalassemia awareness among the public. 

Thalassemia is a significant public health problem in Malaysia and Sabah recorded the highest prevalence of thalassemia in the country. With the research collaboration between IPPT, USM and Sabah Thalassemia Society, it is hope that the society is a step closer towards achieving its vision of Zero Thalassemia Major in Sabah.

The MoA signing was held on Saturday, 29 August 2020 at The Palace Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Sabah during the society’s strategic planning workshop. IPPT, USM was represented by Dr. Ernest Mangantig, the lead researcher from Regenerative Medicine Cluster.