SERI KEMBANGAN: The Malaysian Association for the Advancement of Functional and Interdisciplinary Medicine (MAAFIM) will hold its third international conference, "The Better Way," next month to address creative discoveries in traditional medicine and sickness prevention.
The conference will take place from September 14 to 17 at The Mines Resort City's Palace of the Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan.
The event will provide networking opportunities for delegates to engage with like-minded individuals who share a passion for tackling the core causes of diseases and prioritising tailored patient experiences, in addition to promoting an environment of education and knowledge-sharing.
Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, the association's patron and sponsor, said that following the COVID-19 outbreak, people are keen to learn more about health care.
"Now is the time to discuss Eastern methods, such as lifestyle habits, exercise, and diet, which are important in overall health care," he said.
Since 2019, MAAFIM has played a significant role in patient management and the advocacy of alternative medicine, particularly during the challenging period of the pandemic.
Building on the success of its previous conferences, the event next month is poised to provide a platform for healthcare practitioners to delve into functional medicine and interdisciplinary approaches.
Lee said that experts in the medical field and healthcare practitioners from across the globe will converge at this conference to explore innovative insights in functional medicine.
"Embracing the principle that prevention is better than cure, I always prioritise proactive measures over reactive solutions. Early detections can help empower us to make well-informed choices and conduct early interventions that can save more time, money, and lives," Lee said.
Among the keynote speakers are Dr Homer Lim (Philippines) on parenteral and enteral nutritional therapies; Dr Sabine Hazan (USA) on microbiome disruption and the impact on immunity—the role of microbiome in cancer initiation and progression; Dr Vijaendreh Subramaniam (Malaysia) on integrative oncology and the essential role of the primary physician, early detection, and follow-up guidelines; Dr Shankara Chetty (South Africa) on COVID emergency is almost over; Dr Tariq Jasmag (India) on non-invasive assessment of the autonomic nervous system; and Dr Sudha Chepyala (India) on functional and integrative medical approach to patient management.
MAAFIM president Dr. Paramjit Kaur said that the association hopes to promote its purpose of promoting functional medicine and interdisciplinary practises through the conference.
She said this strategy is based on investigating the causes of diseases, particularly chronic illnesses, and addressing them at the source.