Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

Rooted in Hong Kong for over one and a half centuries, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) has been a pivotal part of the Hong Kong society, relentlessly upholding its mission “To heal the sick and to relieve the distressed; to care for the elderly and to rehabilitate the disabled; to promote education and to nurture the youngsters; and to raise the infants and to guide the youth”. Keeping abreast of the times, TWGHs has persistently optimised and extended its services in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the society and members of the public. The Inauguration Ceremony of the TWGHs Board of Directors 2023/2024 was held at the Assembly Hall of Tung Wah Hospital today (3 April 2023), with The Hon. MAK Mei Kuen, Alice, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, officiating. It marked the new Board of Directors’ commitment and dedication to leading TWGHs towards a brighter future on the philanthropic road.

The Hon. MAK Mei Kuen, Alice, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, presented testimonials to the retiring Board Members and Advisers. She also administered the oath of the 2023/2024 Board Members including Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the Chairman, Ms. TANG Ming Wai, Mandy, the 1st Vice-Chairman, Mr. HO Yau Kai, Orlando, the 2nd Vice-Chairman, Mr. TSENG Hing Yip, York, the 3rd Vice-Chairman, Ms. CHOI Ka Yee, Crystal, the 4th Vice-Chairman, Mr. Jonathan NG, the 5th Vice-Chairman, as well as Mr. Joseph LIN, Ms. Jennifer YEUNG, Mr. CJ YAO, Mr. CHEUNG Yip Wai, Daniel, Mr. YEUNG Cheuk Hing, Jacky, Ms. MAK Ching Yui, Matching, Mr. LEE Kwong Yee, Jason Joseph, Miss LIU Yan Yi, Joyce, Mr. Andy Wong, Mr. MA Ka Tat, David, Dr. SHU Xin, JP, Miss ZHENG Wanyu, Anastasia, Miss TAM Cheuk Yee, Aisha and Mr. CHAN Man Kui, Andrew, the Directors.

Speaking at the Ceremony, The Hon. MAK Mei Kuen, Alice, SBS, JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, said, “It gives me great pleasure to join you all to celebrate the Inauguration Ceremony of TWGHs Board of Directors 2023/2024. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. MA Ching Yeung, Philip, the Chairman and the Board of Directors 2022/2023 for their tireless efforts to develop new initiatives and promote the charitable cause of TWGHs during their term of office. These accomplishments could not have been possible without the unfailing commitment and distinguished leadership of the Chairman and the Board members. I am delighted to be here to extend my heartfelt congratulations to TWGHs Board of Directors 2023/2024. Rooted in Hong Kong for over one and a half centuries, TWGHs promotes charity and philanthropy for public good with innovative services. I am sure that under the leadership of Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the new Chairman and Board of Directors, will bring Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to new heights in promoting the spirit of charity and benevolence.”

Extending his warmest welcome to all officiating and honourable guests, Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the Chairman, said, “Hong Kong returns to normality gradually and resumption of normal traveller clearance between Hong Kong and Mainland in post-COVID-19 period, there are always chances and cooperation everywhere. I am delighted to become the Chairman at such an exciting time. With “Passing Down TWGHs’ Charity Spirit with Great Aspirations” as the governance motto for the year, we will navigate through its philanthropic journey for more than 150 years by upholding the great, selfless aspirations and beliefs of benevolence of all predecessors, standing united with every generation of Hong Kong people as a community serving entity, promoting its charitable cause wide and far. The Board of Directors 2023/2024 and I will evolve with the times and proactively response to changing needs and promote the diversified development in areas including medical, education, community, heritage conversation and traditional services, while forging ahead with Hong Kong society for a better tomorrow across different communities.”

Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the Chairman, said that the Board has already, in its Annual Plan, drawn up a series of initiatives to improve and extend TWGHs services in the coming year to meet the social needs. Thanks to the support of the Government and various sectors of the society, the number of the Group’s service units has been increased to 363, and the recurring expenses including that of medical services for the coming year will exceed $11.5 billion. TWGHs is also in the process of planning and launching multiple large-scale construction projects spanning several years, including Kwong Wah Hospital Redevelopment Project Phase 2, new campuses for kindergartens and special schools, rebuilding of several homes for the elderly, and a youth hostel development. Although these projects will bring financial pressures, TWGHs vows to adopt a cautious budgetary strategy in their execution, and monitor the Group’s operations through effective administrative measures. In short, TWGHs will put the best use every cent from the public donation and community resources, and strive to reach out to more of those in need.

Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the Chairman, concluded that as the pandemic recedes, Hong Kong’s steadfast spirit will see it through the rest of the storm as it prepares to rise to the opportunities of a new era. TWGHs has long been a reliable partner of the HKSAR Government. The Board of Directors 2023/2024 will take it upon themselves to uphold TWGHs’ century-long legacy. Through ever improving charity work, the Group will serve Hong Kong in the areas of medicine, education, community services, traditional services, and the preservation of historical and cultural legacy, contributing to a new and exciting chapter for Hong Kong.

Appendix 1: 2023/2024 Board Members List

Appendix 2: For details of the biography of 2023/2024 Board Members, please visit

https://www.tungwah.org.hk/en/about/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/

Appendix 3: Speech by Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, the Chairman of TWGHs 2023/2024

Since its establishment in 1870, TWGHs has been all along upholding its mission “To heal the sick and to relieve the distressed; to care for the elderly and to rehabilitate the disabled; to promote education and to nurture the youngsters; and to raise the infant and to guide the youth.” Nowadays, TWGHs is the largest charitable organisation with the longest history in Hong Kong. For more than one and a half centuries, TWGHs has persistently pioneered and marked significant milestones in medical and health, education, community, preservation of historical and cultural heritage, and traditional services to fulfill the needs of the society and to provide the public with high quality services at low rates or for free. Today, TWGHs operates 363 services units, including 5 hospitals and 37 Chinese and Western medicine services units, 60 education services units, 232 community services units that cover elderly, youth and family, rehabilitation, social enterprises and social innovation services, 2 transitional housing projects, 1 Geospatial Lab (Operating Partner), 2 records and heritage service units, namely, Tung Wah Museum and TWGHs Maisy Ho Archives and Relics Centre that aim to protect and preserve local traditional culture and history, as well as 24 traditional service units, offering funeral and burial services, and temple and ritualistic services.

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Photo 1: Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman, (first row, right 2), Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (2022/2023), and his fellow Members of the Board took the oath of office.

Photo 2: Mr. MA Ching Yeung, Philip (Left), Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (2022/2023), handed over the title deeds and seals to Mr. Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman (Right), Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (2023/2024).

Photo 3: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Board of Directors 2023/2024

 

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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Board of Directors 2023/2024

Chairman	Mr. WAI Ho Man, Herman
1st Vice-Chairman	Ms. TANG Ming Wai, Mandy
2nd Vice-Chairman	Mr. HO Yau Kai, Orlando
3rd Vice-Chairman	Mr. TSENG Hing Yip, York
4th Vice-Chairman	Ms. CHOI Ka Yee, Crystal
5th Vice-Chairman	Mr. Jonathan NG
Directors	Mr. Joseph LIN
	Ms. Jennifer YEUNG
	Mr. CJ YAO
	Mr. CHEUNG Yip Wai, Daniel
	Mr. YEUNG Cheuk Hing, Jacky
	Ms. MAK Ching Yui, Matching
	Mr. LEE Kwong Yee, Jason Joseph
	Miss LIU Yan Yi, Joyce
	Mr. Andy WONG
	Mr. MA Ka Tat, David
	Dr. SHU Xin, JP
	Miss ZHENG Wanyu, Anastasia
	Miss TAM Cheuk Yee, Aisha
	Mr. CHAN Man Kui, Andrew