Conference 2009

Primary Health Care Now, More Than Ever; is a theme chosen to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Alma-Ata International Conference on Primary Health Care, which was the first to launch a social movement toward health care for all in 1978. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Report 2008 makes a strong declaration that primary care is needed now more than ever to suit the current global economic crisis, increased urbanization, globalization and population shifts that have amplified the transmission of communicable diseases and increase the burden of chronic disorders. All these changes are putting the social cohesion of many countries under stress. Few would disagree that health systems need to respond better - and faster - to the challenges of a changing world.

The report also recognizes the work of family medicine doctors / specialist is essential in advocating and achieving health equity and health care reforms. Family Medicine Specialist came into the primary health care scene of Malaysia in 1997 as part of the Malaysian Health Care System reform. As pointed out by  WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan; ‘Primary Health Care offers a way to organize the full range of health care, from households to hospitals, with prevention equally important as cure, and with resources invested rationally in the different levels of care.’ Thus, Family Medicine Specialist is to play an integral part in bridging the gap and to help facilitate intersectoral collaboration and networking.

Bearing that in mind this conference has been planned with the objectives to share best practices, to discuss on challenges and issues in primary health care and the way forward for primary care in Malaysia

On behalf of the Family Medicine Specialist Association it is a great pleasure for me to extend greetings to everyone participating in this very important event. This conference will provide a wonderful platform where all policy makers, primary health care professionals and the universities to work together, strengthening networks and partnerships as well as sharing ideas and insights towards the ultimate goal of moving primary health care  in Malaysia forward.

I would also like to extend a big thank you to the Organizing Committee members. Without them, this conference would not be a success

Appreciation and gratitude also to Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Kedah and all sponsors for their valuable support and paving the way without which this conference would not be possible.

Datin Dr. Hjh. Zil Falillah Bt. Hj. Mohd Said

To All Guests,

Selamat Datang.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2009, I am delighted to welcome you toour conference held in Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi on 6-9th August 2009. This year has been a fortunate year for us to host this prestigious event. Preparation started off a year ago and our 1st Announcement was in our official website since October 2008 and I am glad it captures a number of International participants as far as United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Thus, this is a global assembly and hope participants are able to fully benefits in sharing experiences and knowledge out of this conference. Last year (2008) marked both the 60th birthday of WHO and the 30th anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata on Primary Health Care in 1978. Yet, despite enormous progress in health globally, our collective failures to deliver in line with these values are painfully obvious and deserve our greatest attention.
In moving forward, it is important to learn from the past and, in looking back, it is clear that we can do better in the future. With the conference’s slogan of Primary Care: Now More than Ever, it is an important opportunity to draw on the lessons of the past, consider the challenges that lie ahead, and identify major avenues for health systems to narrow the intolerable gaps between aspiration and implementation.
It is hope, you enjoy all the sessions and obtain fruitful outcome, nevertheless do find time exploring the extravaganza of beautiful Langkawi has to offer.

Dr Mohd Faudzi Abdullah
Organizing Chairman,
13th Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2009

Dr Faudzi Abdullah

I am Dr Mohd Faudzi Abdullah M.D., the Chairman of the 13th Family Medicine Specialist Scientific Conference 2009, would like to welcome all of you to our Conference held on 6th till 9th August 2009 at Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi, the land of beauty, hospitality and excitement.

Welcome to our website address, http://fms-malaysia.org:80/conference09/. We welcome oral and poster presentation and registration will  be on line at your convenience.

Topics chosen are variety and focuses on the achievements in Primary Care that reflects our theme “Primary Care: Now More Than Ever”. As holistic and comprehensive, it is in primary care we have arranged topics pertaining to clinical management and updates.

So please enjoy the meeting and feel free to choose topics of your choice but not forgetting to experience the majestic of Langkawi.

A warm welcome to all of you again.

See you in Langkawi, Malaysia the Truely Asia.

Warmest Regards,

Dr Mohd Faudzi Abdullah M.D.

(oombarq@ymail.com)

Padang Serai Health Centre

09400, Kulim, Kedah

MALAYSIA

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