Co-organized by the Historical Archives of Macao of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macau Alumni Association of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, "Philanthropy in Medical Care - Historical Photographs Exhibition" opened to visitors on November10, at the Gallery of the Archives. Present at the opening ceremony were the Member of the Macau Alumni Association of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Prof. Yu GuoJing; the former Director of Kiang Wu Hospital and Member of the Macau Alumni Association of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Mr. Leong Chi Fai; the Vice-President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Mr. Yao Jingming; the Member or the Macau Foundation Board of Directors, Mr. Au Weng Chi; the Member of the Executive Council of the Macao S.A.R, Mr. Leong Vai Tac; the Director of the Historical Archives of Macao, Ms. Lau Fong; the President and the Chairman of the Board of the Macau Alumni Association of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Tong Ka Io and Lo Peng Iok, respectively, among others.

This exhibition is the first of its kind resulting from the cooperation between the Historical Archives of Macao and a non-governmental organization. It includes over 300 photographs, some dating back to 1930s, which document the active involvement of Macau alumni of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences in the medical and social development of Macau over the recent 80 years. The photographs are a depiction of the contributions and achievements of respected alumni, amongst others Ke Lin, Chan Mun, Sio Kuan Lon, Io Pat Iok and Tam Woon Yung; as well as an illustration of the growth of the society and local health services.

The origin of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences can be traced back to three institutions of medical studies, namely Boji Medical School founded in 1866, Guangdong Guanghua Medical Society founded in 1908 and Guangdong Public Medical School founded in 1909. In 1953, the three institutions of medical studies merged to become South China Medical College. Over the years, the South China Medical College evolved and had its named changed to Zhongshan Medical School and Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences. In 2001, the former Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Science and the former Sun Yat-sen University were amalgamated to form the new Sun Yat-sen University, and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Sun Yat-sen University was established.

Around 300 to 400 alumni of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences have or had practised medicine in Macao. Sharing the serving spirit and dedication of the University, they have jointly safeguarded the health of the community and the society.

"Philanthropy in Medical Care - Historical Photographs Exhibition" will open daily from 10am to 6pm and remain on display until 25 November. Members of the public are welcome to the exhibition to revisit the history of Macau’s social and medical development. Admission is free. For further details, please call 28592919.