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Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology Limited, The

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The Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE) was founded in Tokyo on March 30th 1961. This organization is an affiliate of the Organization Mondiale de Gastro-Enterologie (OMGE). The APAGE was incorporated in the SAR of Hong Kong, China (hereinafter called Hong Kong) as a legal entity with limited liability and subject to the relevant laws of Hong Kong. The Treasury located also in Hong Kong will issue annual, audited accounts in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. Vision, Mission and Specific Aims APAGE will lead by 2010 in creating a united, multi-cultural and multi-dimensional organization in the pursuit of excellence in clinical practice / education and research towards the improvement of digestive health in this region and the world. APAGE will endeavour to make the Asian Pacific region excel in education and research in all aspects of gastroenterology, achieving this through fellowship, conventions and journalism, thereby bringing to the region the highest quality of healthcare in this field of medicine. More specifically, APAGE will -hold an annual scientific meeting, the Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) -encourage and support co-operative research in the Asian Pacific region -encourage and support clinicians, scientists and students to -visit the region from outside and within, for teaching, lecture, study and research -solicit and receive donations and raise money for furthering the aims of APAGE

Happy Tree Social Services Limited

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Happy Tree Social Services is a Hong Kong Registered Charitable Institution established in 2003. It is formed by a group of Hong Kong professionals from management, social services and medical sectors with an aim to help the weak, sick and poor and backed up by many volunteers. Happy Tree hopes to help the weak, sick and poor to improve living condition and live with hope. We want to be a “wound healing” organization with the sense of responsibility and the compassionate towards our neighbouring countries. We believe everyone in the world, especially children, should have chance to obtain education and right to pursue their own life.

Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Limited

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In 1958, APAO started out as one of the pioneers of modern visual science. Since then, we have continue to grow to meet the eye care challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, and we have much of which to be proud. But first of all, let’s recognize the leaders that have developed APAO over the past 60 years. Mission The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology® (APAO) is committed to: -Promoting the science and art of ophthalmology among all people and nations of the region; -Promoting prevention of blindness activities and restoration of sight through teaching, research, service and any other way deemed appropriate by the APAO Council; -Fostering co-operation between ophthalmological societies in different countries and collaborating with other international or regional organizations with similar aims; -Organizing and holding regional congresses or other conferences and such other educational and scientific activities including research; -Preparing and publishing scientific papers, journals and other publications; -Raising funds and obtaining financial assistance through donations, sponsorships or otherwise for the attainment of any or all of the objectives; and -Doing all such other things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives

Hong Kong Academy of Medicine

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Established in 1993, the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Academy) is an independent institution with statutory power to organise, monitor, assess and accredit all medical and dental specialist training, and the responsibility to oversee the continuing medical education and continuous professional development to maintain the standard of specialists practising in Hong Kong. The powers of the Academy are laid out in the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 419), Regulations and Bylaws. Since the Medical Registration Ordinance was amended in 1996, the Academy has played a more active and significant role in the accreditation of continuing medical education for the purpose of specialist registration. The upsurge of specialisation in medicine encourages branching of the profession. Between 1992 and 1997, 15 constituent specialty Colleges were recognised by the Academy Council, all of which run their own structured training programmes. The Specialist Register was established in 1998. According to the Medical Registration Ordinance (MRO) and Dentists Registration Ordinance (DRO), a registered medical practitioner or dentist who wishes to have his/her name included in the Specialist Register of Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) or Dental Council of Hong Kong (DCHK) must be either a Fellow of the Academy, or certified by the Academy to have training and qualification comparable [or equivalent in the case of an application under DRO] to that required of an Academy Fellow in the relevant specialty. A specialist can claim himself / herself as a specialist only in the specialty under which he / she is included in the Specialist Register but not other specialists.

Community Careage Foundation Limited

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Led by medical & healthcare professionals, CCAF provides free of charge primary healthcare and nurse consultation to 3000+ underprivileged elderly and carers living in the community.

Families Of SMA Foundation Limited

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Families of SMA Charitable Trust (now known as Families of SMA Foundation Limited (FSMA)) was founded in 1998 by Dr. Mei Ling Fok, Ph.D together with professionals from various business sectors and other concerned parents of SMA children who understood so profoundly the sufferings of the SMA victims and their families. Our Charitable Objectives - Assist SMA patients and their family members to cope with challenges and lessen hardship and suffering - Promote public awareness and education of SMA in Hong Kong and Mainland China - Facilitate cooperation with health sectors and research centres - Provide medical, logistics and emotional support to SMA patients and families

Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis

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The Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis (AADO) was founded in 1992 by the group of Asian orthopaedic surgeons who were involved in the multicentric clinical trial of the Gamma AP Nail. Over the years, we organised annual trauma symposia with world-class speakers from all over the world. We ran numerous fracture management bioskill training courses for local and overseas members. AADO Mission Progress in Trauma Care through Research and Education

Hong Kong Society for HIV Medicine Limited

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This charity is aimed to advance knowledge and the practice of HIV medicine, to promote sharing and exchanges in the practice of HIV medicine, to advocate for quality HIV care and prevention and to disseminate research result to the public and promote training on HIV/AIDS. They conduct scientific meetings and educational activities for their members, health care professionals and staffs of non-governmental organizations to update knowledge in HIV Medicine.

SAHK

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Founded in 1963, SAHK is dedicated to provide a wide range of rehabilitation services including Children and Family Support Service, Special Education, Adult Service and Community Support Service.

Angel of Diabetic Limited

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Angel of Diabetic is a non-profit charity in Hong Kong that helps diabetics. The charity was founded by a diabetic and provides services, support, and guidance for diabetics. It was founded in 2007 and officially became a non-profit charity in 2009.

Karen Leung Foundation Limited

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We are the only Hong Kong charity dedicated to gynaecological cancers. The Karen Leung Foundation’s mission is to save lives by reducing the impact of gynaecological cancers in Hong Kong. We envision a world where women have every opportunity to live healthy and fulfilling lives free from gynaecological cancers. The Karen Leung Foundation (“KLF” or the “Foundation”) makes an impact by raising awareness about gynaecological cancers, educating the local community to promote prevention and early detection, and ensuring that women in treatment have access to optimal care. To achieve our objectives, KLF collaborates with the local and international medical community, as well as other NGO’s committed to improving women’s health. The Foundation was founded in 2013 with a vision to save lives by reducing the impact of gynaecological cancer. After conducting an initial in-depth community assessment, we’re working daily to address the unmet needs of the Hong Kong community. In 2014, we launched our initial programs and services aimed at increasing awareness of gynaecological cancer, promoting prevention of cervical cancer and supporting women in treatment.

Society for The Promotion of Hospice Care, The

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SPHC envision a world in which all people can pursue a quality hospice and palliative care and receive bereavement support that enable them to live a full and positive life when facing death.

Asia Pacific Vitreo-retina Society

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The mission of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS) is to assist the development of the vitreoretinal subspeciality in the Asia-Pacific region, to provide a platform for good integration of skills and knowledge of ophthalmologists in the vitreoretinal subspecialty, and to promote and disseminate eye care information for vitreoretinal diseases and related issues among the general public.

Brightening Association (Hong Kong) Limited, The

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Brightening Society is a non-profit organization in Hong Kong that assists breast cancer patients. Brightening Society was founded in 1996 by the Cancer Patient Resource Center (CPRC) of Eastern Hospital. The organization provides a variety of services to breast cancer patients, including emotional support, educational workshops, and social activities. Its mission is to promote mutual help and support among breast cancer patients and to assist them in adapting to the challenges of their illness.

Focused Ultrasound Hong Kong Foundation Limited

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The Focused Ultrasound Hong Kong Foundation was established in 2020 to improve the lives of millions of people with serious medical disorders by accelerating the development and adoption of focused ultrasound. Focused ultrasound is an early-stage, noninvasive therapeutic technology that could transform the treatment of many medical disorders. Every day without it translates into unnecessary death, disability, and suffering for countless individuals. The Focused Ultrasound Hong Kong Foundation is working to provide patients with this noninvasive, life-changing treatment option in the shortest time possible by raising funds to support groundbreaking laboratory and clinical research at leading sites in Asia.

The federation is a non-profit making organization whose principal objects are to advance science and education in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and surgical techniques for the benefit of public health, and to conduct lectures, forums, and other activities on the subject of digestive diseases

Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation Limited, The

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The Zubin Foundation is a registered charity in Hong Kong (IR 91/12344) with a mission to improve the lives of Hong Kong's ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities. The foundation adopts a multi-dimensional approach to address the challenges faced by ethnic minorities, including direct community outreach and driving systemic change. At The Zubin Foundation, we firmly believe that every individual deserves to feel special and be cherished. We commit to fostering an environment built on the values of integrity, caring and collaboration.

Friends of Taishan International Charity Fund

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Friends of Taishan International Charity Fund seeks to promote great love, promote selflessness, unite all walks of life to support medical research, help the sick, and conquer the harm of cancer as soon as possible.

China Taiping Charitable Foundation Limited

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China Taiping Charitable Foundation Limited is a charitable organization that focuses on helping people with disabilities. They offer a variety of services, including rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and social activities. The foundation also supports research and development in the field of disability rehabilitation.

E-Tech Cure Charitable Foundation Limited

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E-Tech Cure Charitable Foundation Limited is a NGO base in Hong Kong. It was founded to support the grass-roots' healthcare of the Hong Kong community with quality medical service as well as to support the development of healthcare industry.

Project Concern Hong Kong

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Project Concern Hong Kong was established in 1961 aimed to provide medical and health promotion service to the underprivileged. In 1985, PCHK was registered as local non-profit organization.

Asia Diabetes Foundation Limited

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The Asia Diabetes Foundation (ADF) is a charitable organisation (exempted from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, File No.: 91/10491), governed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong Foundation, developed to initiate and implement medical, scientific and academic research activities to collect and translate current evidence into prevention and control strategies for diabetes and other chronic diseases. Vision ADF is dedicated to conducting pragmatic research in Hong Kong and Asia using a multidisciplinary approach, augmented by the latest technologies, to promote informed decision making in order to enhance the sustainability, affordability and accessibility of chronic care.