General : Sarawak Steps Up Disease Surveillance In Rural Communities

GEDONG : The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) will continue its Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP) in Kuching and Serian to identify local disease trends and ensure healthcare interventions are tailored to the needs of communities. (Sarawak Tribune, 14:10)

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  Bernama·News·EN·18 Oct, 15:12 MYT

  General : Sarawak Steps Up Disease Surveillance In Rural Communities

  KUCHING, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is intensifying efforts to detect and monitor diseases among rural communities through the Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP) implemented by the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC).

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• Sarawak Tribune·News·EN·18 Oct, 14:10 MYT

  SIDC expands Disease Surveillance Programme for targeted healthcare

  GEDONG : The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) will continue its Disease Surveillance Programme (DSP) in Kuching and Serian to identify local disease trends and ensure healthcare interventions are tailored to the needs of communities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang…

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• Sarawak Tribune·News·EN·18 Oct, 14:15 MYT

  SIDC explores rich biodiversity for local medicine research and development

  GEDONG : Sarawak is exploring the potential of its rich biodiversity to develop local medicines through disease surveillance and research aimed at identifying health trends and addressing illnesses affecting communities across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang…

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  Sarawak Tribune·News·EN·18 Oct, 15:15 MYT

  Sarawak plans overseas PhD training in tropical disease research

  GEDONG : Sarawak plans to send a local candidate to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the London Tropical Disease Center to strengthen the state’s expertise in tropical disease research. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative is part of…

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  Sarawak Tribune·News·EN·18 Oct, 17:11 MYT

  Mobile lab brings health screenings to villages

  BY RUSNAN MUSTAFA GEDONG : The mobile laboratory under the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre’s (SIDC) Disease Surveillance Programme is making it easier for rural residents to undergo health screenings without having to travel long distances to clinics or hospitals. The…

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• Sarawak Tribune·News·EN·19 Oct, 11:34 MYT

  Eight central region sites to come under Disease Surveillance Programme

  SARAWAK will expand its Disease Surveillance Programme to eight sites in the central region next year, following 13 exercises conducted across southern Sarawak. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the programme, implemented…

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  Malay Mail·News·EN·19 Oct, 14:11 MYT

  Sarawak infectious disease centre 90pc complete, set for launch in 2027

  KUCHING, Oct 19 —The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) is 90 per cent complete as of August 2026 and is expected to be officially launched in the third quarter of 2027. Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said…

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  thestar.com.my·News·EN·18 Oct, 16:15 MYT

  SIDC researchers note 'worrying rise' in non-communicable diseases in rural Sarawak

  KUCHING: Medical and health researchers at the Sarawak Infectious Diseases Centre (SIDC) have noted a "worrying rise" in non-communicable diseases statewide, particularly diabetes and hypertension among people in rural communities, in its ongoing disease surveillance programme.…

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