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ABOUT THE SIDC

Innovating for a
Healthier Tomorrow

The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the need for enhanced pandemic preparedness. Established in 2020, SIDC is a beacon for research, diagnostic therapeutic development, medical equipment testing, and human capital development, centering around a state-of-the-art Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory.

Core Functions of the SIDC

SIDC - Core Functions

OUR GLOBAL PARTNERS

Pioneering Global Health Solutions

  • Establishing SIDC as a reference centre for human and pathogenic genomic research and services;
  • Phenomic research, product developments, and commercialisation programs;
  • Human capital development through knowledge transfer and other training programs;
  • Building international links for SIDC through innovative industry and research programs;
  • Harmonisation of laboratory processes, data analytics framework, data/informant on sharing
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Highlights of the latest developments and research

News
September 11, 2024

Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre and Swiss TPH Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Public Health

Joining Forces to Enhance Impact! We are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) and the Swiss Tropical and…
Health BulletinNews
August 16, 2024

Monkeypox Declared a Global Public Health Emergency

Mpox was declared a global public health emergency by the WHO on 14 August 2024.1 This decision was based on the rapid spread of the mpox virus (MPXV) across many…
News
May 21, 2024

Media Release – Fellowships will propel Sarawak Scientists to next level

Ten scientists from the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre in Sarawak, Malaysia will develop new skills through a series of bespoke training courses at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. The…