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" has received overwhelming response from the public since its opening on November 9 2012. The Historical Archives of Macao has decided to extend the exhibition until December 7 2012 to enable more people to have the opportunity to visit the exhibition and know more about the medical and social development of Macao in the last 80 years.

This exhibition features historical photographs, some dating back to 1930s, which document the active involvement of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences’ Macau alumni in the medical and social development of the territory. The photographs are a depiction of the contributions and achievements of respected alumni, such asKe Lin, Chan Mun, Sio Kuan Lon, Io Pat Iok and Tam Woon Yung, among others, as well as an illustration of the growth and activities of local health services. Through this display, the public can revisit the history of Macau’s social and medical development and significant medical breakthroughs in the territory.

"Philanthropy in Medical Care - Historical Photographs Exhibition" opens daily from 10am to 6pm at the Gallery of the Archives, at Tap Seac Square. Admission is free.