L. Mageswary LAPCHMANAN

Ms. L. Mageswary Lapchmanan is a senior dietitian and healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition and allied health. As Senior Deputy Director at Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, she leads policy and development for allied health services. She has advanced pediatric and adult nutrition therapy, promoted multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentored health professionals. Mageswary has contributed to national policies, research, and international collaborations, including with WHO. A frequent speaker at conferences, she advocates for quality improvement and evidence-based practice, co-authoring studies on malnutrition. Her work significantly impacts Malaysia’s healthcare and nutrition landscape.

Malaysia