PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM) wants to ensure that every family in Malaysia has access to a family doctor.
AFPM president Dr Isriyanti Mohd Rafae said the “one family, one family doctor” mission is necessary to improve the premier healthcare in Malaysia, thereby making the country healthier and more competitive.
She said family doctors play an important role in the national health care ecosystem because they are health experts who are able to solve and coordinate care for various health issues of the people.
“Family doctors are in a unique position to provide holistic care that includes not only physical but also mental and social aspects.
“This comprehensive approach is very important in dealing with dynamic health needs,” she said at the inauguration ceremony of the new AFPM Administration and Training Centre here today.
At the ceremony, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the patron of AFPM agreed to inaugurate the administrative office and training centre of the academy, which was just completed in June.
His Highness was accompanied by Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud.
The two dignitaries also had the opportunity to witness a demonstration of health procedures at the AFPM training centre.
Commenting on the new building, Dr Isriyanti said it is jointly owned with the Academy of Medicine Malaysia (AMM) and serves as a hub for collaboration and innovation in multidisciplinary healthcare.
She added that the centre based in Precinct 8 here will function as an academic training centre to support various medical activities, examinations and conferences.
Meanwhile, Dr Isriyanti said AFPM has so far produced 762 family medicine specialists while 277 doctors are undergoing the final phase of specialist training.
“AFPM is committed to producing more family doctors and exploring opportunities to improve premier healthcare in Malaysia,” she said.
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