1,482 Certified Practitioners Boost Postnatal Care Industry
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) said the announcement was made by its Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, during the 4th MamaCare Convocation Ceremony held today.
According to a statement issued today, KPWKM said Nancy explained that the MamaCare Postnatal Care Programme is recognised under the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) and was developed by LPPKN in collaboration with the Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Division and the Department of Skills Development (JPK).
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