WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear esteemed members of the Malaysian Paediatric Association, and all colleagues in the paediatric and child health fraternity.

It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of purpose that I invite all MPA members, Family Medicine Specialists, Public Health personnel, General Practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals to attend the 47th MPA Annual Congress 2026 at Sheraton Petaling Jaya from 29-31 October 2026.

The 2026 Congress theme, “Protect Every Child: Health, Rights, and Responsibilities” reflects our shared commitment as the protectors of children in Malaysia. Our roles are not only limited to safeguarding the physical health of children, but also to uphold their rights and to embrace our collective responsibility as clinicians, advocates, educators, and leaders. In an era of evolving healthcare challenges, social inequities, and emerging threats to child wellbeing, our role has never been more critical.

The Congress will provide a dynamic platform for learning, reflection, and collaboration. Through comprehensive scientific sessions, evidence-based focused discussions, and meaningful exchanges with peers and experts, we aim to strengthen our clinical practice, reaffirm our ethical commitments, and empower each other to be more effective advocates for every child in Malaysia and beyond.

This scientific platform also provides an opportunity for the pharmaceutical industry to showcase their ongoing and latest products and services which have benefitted child health, in the various domains of investigative, preventative, curative and rehabilitative paediatrics.

Beyond the academic programme, the conference offers an invaluable opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, foster new collaborations, and renew the sense of solidarity that defines our Association and our paediatric and child health fraternity.

I warmly encourage each of you to join us at our 47th MPA Congress 2026, to contribute your voice, share your expertise, and stand together in our mission to protect every child through health, rights, and responsibility.

I look forward to welcoming you personally at the conference.

With warm regards,

Associate Professor Dr Intan Juliana Abd Hamid
President
Malaysian Paediatric Association