M'sian Cardiologist President Of World Medical Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Cardiologist Datuk Dr N. Arumugam has been elected president of the World Medical Association (WMA), the first Malaysian to hold the post.
Dr Arumugam, the immediate past president of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), was elected at the WMA's general assembly in Sun City, Pilanesburg, South Africa on Oct 10-14.
MMA president Datuk Dr Teoh Siang Chin described the installation as a glowing international accolade for the Malaysian health service and due recognition for all its doctors.
"The recognition of a Malaysian cardiologist as the president of the global body of doctors will surely promote the branding of health Malaysia," he said in a statement, here Monday.
In his inaugural address at the assembly, Dr Arumugam pledged to work towards better health of all citizens including doctors.
He said to keep the population healthy, doctors themselves must be healthy.
The WMA has more than 80 member countries and is recognised as an important advocate and leader for health by the World Health Organisation.