1. Malawi Paediatric Association

2. Background MPA was first launched on 5/04/97 Grace Bandawe conference centre, Blantyre Executive committee members – Chairman: Prof. Robin Broadhead, CoM – Vice: Dr Charles Mwansambo, KCH – Secretary:Mr Kabambe, Chancellor College – Treasurer:Dr Grace Malenga, QECH – Public Relations Officer: Mr Phillips Chimpeni, Avenues Clinic, Blantyre.

3. Aims and Objectives Aim: – The promotion of child health and welfare throughout Malawi. Objectives To act as advocate for the promotion of child health in Malawi To act as advocates for children with special needs and all disadvantaged children. To promote the dissemination of knowledge on paediatric diseases and conditions through scientific meetings and other appropriate fora. To encourage research in all aspects of paediatric diseases. To hold a general meeting every year. To provide a forum for communication with fellow African and other international and and national bodies.

4. Membership Clinicians working in any aspect of paediatrics and community paediatrics including general and private practitioners. Members shall pay membership fees as determined by the committee. Associate members shall include interested nursing, paramedical, students or other health workers. Application for the membership or associate membership shall be submitted to the MPA secretary

5. Proposed constitution