The Official Opening Ceremony of the “Pharmacists As Collaborative Experts” (PACE) 2025 Program

The Official Opening Ceremony of the “Pharmacists As Collaborative Experts” (PACE) 2025 Program, held in conjunction with the World Pharmacists Day Celebration at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), was successfully conducted on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at the HCTM Auditorium. The event was officiated by YBhg. Prof. Dr. Hamzaini Abdul Hamid, Deputy Director (Diagnostic, Pharmacy, and Support Services), representing the Director of HCTM.

World Pharmacists Day has been celebrated annually on 25 September since 2009 as a recognition of pharmacists’ contributions worldwide in enhancing the quality of healthcare. This year’s theme, “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” reinforces the message that pharmacists are no longer confined behind the counter but have become vital pillars in the modern healthcare system. Pharmacists today serve as collaborative experts within healthcare teams across public, private, community, and hospital sectors. Pharmacy services now encompass a wide range of critical areas such as Medication Therapy Adherence Clinics (MTAC), treatment guideline development, and clinical research.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Hamzaini expressed his highest appreciation to the Department of Pharmacy, HCTM, for successfully organizing this impactful symposium for the first time. He also conveyed his confidence that the PACE Symposium is not merely a one-off event, but the beginning of a continuous effort to elevate the pharmacy profession for the well-being of the people and the advancement of the nation’s healthcare system.

The ceremony was also attended by YBhg. Prof. Dr. Mohd Makmor Bakry, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM; YBhg. Brigadier General Mohd Adlan Adnan, Chief Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defence Malaysia; YBrs. Dr. Zairul Azwan Mohd Azman, Deputy Director (Medical Services), HCTM; YBrs. Puan Masrifah Zakaria, Head of Nursing Services Department, HCTM; YBrs. Puan Michelle Tan Hwee Pheng, Head of Pharmacy Department, HCTM; YBrs. Puan Farah Waheeda Tajurudin, Director of PACE 2025, as well as Heads of Departments and participants.

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