The Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) was founded in 1979. Today, the association’s membership has increased in strength from a mere handful to more than 500 members. MPA plays a major role in advocacy on all issues related to paediatrics and child health. This covers not only health, but social issues and current controversies as well, such as child abuse and neglect, inappropriate advertising targeted at children and adolescents, unsuitable TV programmes for viewing, injury prevention, substance abuse and cigarette smoking. MPA is affiliated with the Association of Pediatric Societies of the Southeast Asia Region (APPSEAR), now renamed Asian Pacific Pediatric Association (APPA), and International Paediatric Association (IPA). Locally, MPA is affiliated with the National Council for Child Welfare. MPA has hosted and organised many regional and international paediatric congresses in Malaysia that attracts paediatricians, paediatric nurses and allied health professionals from all around the country.
President
Dr. Selva Kumar Sivapunniam
Events and Courses
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Official Journal
Malaysian Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health
Careers
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