Explore how Universiti Sains Malaysia supports the health and well-being of its students, staff and communities through healthcare services, health education and personal support.
USM delivers health services directly through facilities that it owns and manages. These facilities serve the University community and extend specialist care to patients from the wider region, and they form the institutional base from which students access medical, dental and sexual and reproductive health-care services.
Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM) is a teaching hospital on the USM Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. Alongside patient care, it contributes to health education and medical research, and it provides pre-houseman training for newly graduated doctors.
Its specialist services include the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Clinic and the Infertility Service. The hospital also offers value-added pharmacy services, refractive laser, optometry and robotic rehabilitation services, and online payment facilities for patients.
Executive Health Services at the hospital are managed on its behalf by Usains Healthcare Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Usains Holding Sdn. Bhd., the commercial arm of USM, giving patients an additional private healthcare option within the same hospital.
Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, Penang.
Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Universiti Sains Malaysia
Bertam, Kepala Batas, Penang
Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (the Cancer Research and Specialist Centre, formerly the Advanced Medical and Dental Institute) provides cancer treatment and care with specialised expertise, together with tertiary healthcare services for patients from the northern region.
Its health services are organised as medical specialist and dental specialist services and are supported by a clinical diagnostic laboratory. The centre also combines clinical care with advanced research and postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry and health sciences, through research clusters in biomedical imaging, biomedical science, community health, dental science, toxicology and clinical medicine.
The centre works through national and international research and clinical partnerships and takes part in community health activities, including programmes that promote healthy ageing.
Pusat Sejahtera USM, the campus health centre for students and staff.
Pusat Sejahtera USM
Campus health centre for students and staff
Pusat Sejahtera is the primary health centre for the USM community. It provides outpatient consultations, dental care, vaccination, counselling and mental-health support, and runs annual health checks and wellness campaigns for students and staff.
It is also a point of access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including confidential counselling and crisis support, as described in the next section.
Dental clinic services at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Dental Care
Pusat Sejahtera, the Bertam specialist centre and Hospital USM
Dental care is available through Pusat Sejahtera and through the Dental Section at the Bertam centre. The Section is made up of a General Dental Clinic, a Dental Specialist Clinic, a Dental Technology Laboratory and a unit for Dental Health Promotion and Continuous Education. The two clinics are referral clinics for general dental practice and specialty treatment, and they serve USM residents, the local community and patients referred from further away.
Specialist dental consultation and care are available in orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, dental public health and general dentistry, with dental technology laboratory support, through the centre’s Executive Health Service, a private healthcare option.
The USM Dental Clinic at Hospital USM provides a full range of dental services through dental specialists, dental officers, dental therapists and dental students, supported by dental technologists, radiologists, dental surgical assistants and healthcare assistants.
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Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services: Free Access for Students
USM supports student health and well-being by providing access to medical, dental and sexual and reproductive healthcare services through its healthcare facilities and support mechanisms. Sexual and reproductive health is an important component of overall well-being, enabling individuals to obtain appropriate health information, seek medical advice and make informed decisions concerning their health. Through its on-campus healthcare services, educational resources and counselling support, USM aims to promote a supportive environment in which students can access relevant healthcare services and information.
Free Access to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services
USM provides sexual and reproductive healthcare services through its healthcare facilities, including the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic at USM Specialist Hospital and Pusat Sejahtera USM. These centres support access to reproductive health services for students and staff, with the services provided free of charge to the university community.
The services include sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, contraceptive counselling and family planning. Access to these services enables students to seek appropriate medical assessment and guidance on sexual and reproductive health concerns. Free provision helps reduce financial barriers that might otherwise discourage students from seeking healthcare and supports more accessible use of university health services.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Clinic (Klinik Pakar Obstetrik & Ginekologi) at USM Specialist Hospital, providing sexual and reproductive healthcare services.Infertility Service (Perkhidmatan Infertiliti) at USM Specialist Hospital, part of the reproductive healthcare services available through the hospital.Klinik Warga USM dan Pelajar, the clinic serving USM staff and students.
The availability of dedicated healthcare facilities also provides students with institutional points of access for seeking professional advice and assistance. Through these services, USM demonstrates its commitment to integrating sexual and reproductive healthcare into its wider provision of student health and well-being services.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Education and Awareness
In addition to clinical services, USM supports sexual and reproductive health education through educational programmes and informational resources, including seminars and educational materials. These initiatives aim to improve awareness of healthy sexual practices and the importance of reproductive health among students and staff.
Access to reliable health information complements clinical services by helping individuals understand sexual and reproductive health issues and recognise when professional advice may be appropriate. Educational activities can also provide opportunities for students to develop greater awareness of preventive healthcare and the decisions involved in maintaining their sexual and reproductive well-being.
By combining healthcare access with educational resources, USM adopts an approach that addresses both the provision of medical services and the importance of health knowledge. This supports the broader objective of promoting informed decision-making and encouraging individuals to seek appropriate care when needed.
Counselling, Personal Support and Protection from Sexual Violence
USM’s support mechanisms also include counselling related to sexual and reproductive health concerns. These services may address personal matters such as relationships, sexual orientation and contraceptive decision-making, providing support for individuals navigating sensitive or complex circumstances.
Crisis support is also available for individuals affected by sexual violence or harassment. The forms of assistance include counselling, medical care and guidance on reporting procedures. Such support is important in connecting affected individuals with appropriate assistance and helping them understand available avenues for seeking help.
Together, healthcare access, counselling and crisis support form complementary elements of a student well-being approach. They recognise that sexual and reproductive health encompasses physical health, emotional well-being and access to appropriate support when individuals experience personal difficulties or harm.
Collaboration with External Organisations
USM also collaborates with external organisations to expand access to sexual and reproductive health resources and services. These include the National Population and Family Development Board (Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara) and the Reproductive Health Association of Kelantan.
These partnerships strengthen available resources and support service delivery for the university community, connecting institutional healthcare provision with broader expertise in population and reproductive health.
USM provides students with free access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, contraceptive counselling and family planning, together with information and education services, counselling and crisis support, through USM Specialist Hospital and Pusat Sejahtera USM.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) provides sustainable food choices for all on campus, including vegetarian and vegan food, together with healthy and affordable food choices, through its campus food outlets.
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Sustainable Food Choices for All on Campus
USM provides sustainable food choices for all on campus, including vegetarian and vegan food. Plant-based dishes are served at campus food outlets, and fresh fruit and vegetables form part of the food that is available to students and staff.
Vegetarian and vegan menu options
USM provides more than 20 vegetarian and vegan menu options across its campus food outlets. Examples include Nasi Impit with Kuah Kacang, Goreng Pisang and Gulai Nangka, together with vegetable dishes such as stir-fried pak choy with chilli. Fresh fruit, including several varieties of banana, papaya and pineapple, is also on sale.
Nasi Impit with Kuah Kacang
Goreng Pisang
Gulai Nangka
Stir-fried pak choy with chilli
A gulai dish prepared with vegetables
Fresh bananas, papaya and pineapple on display
Vegetarian and vegan options identified on outlet menus
Outlets identify their vegetarian and vegan options on their menus, so that students and staff can make informed food choices. The menus of Anikamal Mesra Selalu Ent (Café Kak Ani) and Anamary each carry a “vegan and vegetarian options” label, and the dishes that meet it are marked with a tick.
Menu of Anikamal Mesra Selalu Ent (Café Kak Ani), with vegan and vegetarian options markedMenu of Anamary, with vegan and vegetarian options marked
Sustainable food approach
The Sustainability Policy (Revised 2025) sets out USM’s commitment to responsible food sourcing, including sustainable seafood procurement and sustainable farming and fisheries practices. USM’s Policy for Minimisation of Disposable Items promotes reusable and recyclable alternatives and the reduction of single-use plastics in cafeterias and other campus activities. USM’s Green Pulse system is used to measure and monitor food waste generated across cafeterias.
Through more than 20 vegetarian and vegan menu options, fresh fruit and vegetables, vegetarian and vegan options identified on outlet menus, responsible sourcing commitments and food-waste monitoring, USM provides the university community with sustainable food choices, including vegetarian and vegan food.
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Healthy and Affordable Food Choices
USM provides healthy and affordable food choices for the campus community. Fresh fruit, vegetables and plant-based dishes are available at campus food outlets, and the menus of outlets such as Café Kak Ani and Anamary list their dishes with their prices, so that students can choose meals that suit their budgets.
USM also integrates food provision with its student welfare interventions. Dapur Siswa ADANI USM provides additional food support for students experiencing financial difficulties, and staple food items such as rice, cooking oil and eggs have been donated and received at Desasiswa Aman Damai for students. This complements the availability of affordable food through campus food outlets.
Dapur Siswa ADANI USM, which provides food support for studentsDonated rice, cooking oil and eggs received at Desasiswa Aman Damai for students
USM’s food provision addresses both healthy food choices and affordable food choices for the campus community.
