Asia Pacific is one of the 6 regions of the World Organization of Family Doctors (Wonca). It is a region with 16 full and 2 associate members coming from 14 countries. One of the main activities in the region is the regional conference highlighted by the Wes Fabb Oration.This Fourth Wes Fabb Oration has a historical perspective and three main parts: the results of a cross sectional survey done ...

I started work as a doctor in this hospital as a pre-registration house officer in 1977 and now, in the latter years of my career, as I approach retirement, I feel very privileged indeed to be invited back to address the staff and students of this great institution. Also, can I take this opportunity to welcome so many distinguished guests, retired colleagues and friends who have so kindly honou...

A common thread that binds me with previous orators is the degree of respect with which we all view the tradition of this Oration, and its place in the history of this institution, which in our many and varied ways we seek to serve. The opportunity to address an audience which includes one's teachers, colleagues, future generations of doctors, and many friends leaves me both humble and nervous,...

is published in full as a supplement to this number of the Journal. At the conclusion of the Oration, Dr. John Rankin proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Campbell. He said previous orators had all known Robert Campbell, but this was the first time one who had not enjoyed his friendship had made his contribution. Robert Campbell was a scholar, and it was that happy blend of the scholarly and the sc...

* Chief Secretary for Administration Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government PR China Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Datuk Dr Yeoh Poh Hong, Dr Chee Yam Cheng, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am deeply honoured to be invited to deliver the 14th Gordon Arthur Ransome Oration, following in the footsteps of previous illustrious speakers. I am particularly honoured ...