As Type 2 Diabetes continues to place a heavy burden on Malaysia’s healthcare system and economic productivity, community pharmacists remain on the front lines of patient management and chronic care intervention.

This webinar series is designed to provide Malaysian Pharmacists with a fresh, highly practical perspective on managing diabetic patients.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Mohd Nizam Jamaluddin, is a passionate medical doctor, Occupational Health Specialist, certified expert in impairment assessment evaluation and the former Deputy Director of the PERKESO Rehabilitation Center. He is experienced in preventive care and an accomplished professional trainer. His unique background bridges the gap between clinical diabetes management and real-world occupational outcomes, functional recovery, and workforce wellness.

Guest Speaker, Prof. Dr. Patrick Okechukwu, is an internationally accomplished pharmacologist and drug discovery expert with more than 20 years of scientific leadership. His research focuses on high-impact therapeutic areas, including drug discovery targeting diabetes and its complications, inflammatory disorders, bone fragility, and advanced wound healing. With specialized expertise in both insulin-dependent and insulin-independent pathways, his work supports the creation of safer, more effective treatments designed to meet urgent and growing global healthcare demands.