About FCNMAM
As Malaysia’s very first Federation for ROS-registered societies/associations which objectives include the promotion of complementary/adjunct treatment modalities for managing chronic health disorders (non-communicable diseases or NCDs). Local research suggests that NCDs have affected Malaysians more severely than the global average (Mal Fam Phys 2008; 3(1):7-13). Indeed, NCDs have become a local epidemic (Med J Malaysia 2017; 72(2): 106-12) contributing to the majority of premature deaths in this region (The Lancet 2011; 337: 680-89).
Complementary medicine practitioners would encourage their patients to actively undertake dietary and lifestyle modifications besides seeking adjunct or supportive treatment to complement allopathic doctors. These services are not new. According to World Health Organisation (2001), 80% of the population in developing and underdeveloped countries depends almost entirely on traditional herbal and natural medicines for their primary healthcare needs. Since 2004, all W.H.O. member countries have endorsed its document entitled The Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. FCNMAM considers the instituting of lifestyle, etc modifications be ideally administered by practitioners of the various complementary modalities. The provision of evidence-based preventive healthcare is an objective its associations’ practitioners aim to accomplish as part of their qualifying programmes accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. Since its registration in 2009, the Federation societies’ practitioners maintain a high standard of practice and adhere to their Codes of Practice. Recently, YB Menteri Kesihatan has renewed FCNMAM status as a ‘designated’ medical practitioner body for complementary medicine. Currently, the Federation’s member-societies cover numerous modalities. Membership is opened only to registered societies. Individual practitioners or members of the public are invited to write directly to the respective associations/societies catering for modality (ies) of interest to them as listed on this website. All enquiries relating to this Federation should be addressed to the attention of its Honorary Secretary. March 2020 |
