Dr. The Honourable Sir Harry Fang Sin-Yang (Hong King) 方心讓爵士

Sir Harry Fang Sin-Yang (1923–2009), known as the “Father of Rehabilitation in Asia,” was a prominent Hong Kong orthopaedic surgeon, professor, legislator, and humanitarian. Born in Nanjing to General Fang Zhenwu, he studied at King’s College and the University of Hong Kong. After World War II, he co-founded the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation in 1959 and became the first Asian President of Rehabilitation International (1980–1984). He played a key role in developing rehabilitation services in Hong Kong and mainland China, including helping establish the China Disabled Persons’ Federation in 1988. Fang served as an Unofficial Member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (1974–1985) and Executive Council (1978–1983), advocating for disabled rights and social welfare. Honored with numerous awards, including knighthood and the Grand Bauhinia Medal, Fang’s contributions profoundly influenced Hong Kong’s medical and social fields.

Sir Harry Fang Sin-Yang (1923–2009), conhecido como o “Pai da Reabilitação na Ásia”, foi um destacado cirurgião ortopédico, professor, legislador e humanitário de Hong Kong. Nascido em Nanjing, filho do General Fang Zhenwu, estudou no King’s College e na Universidade de Hong Kong. Após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, cofundou a Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation em 1959 e tornou-se o primeiro asiático presidente da Rehabilitation International (1980–1984). Foi fundamental no desenvolvimento dos serviços de reabilitação em Hong Kong e na China continental, ajudando a fundar a China Disabled Persons’ Federation em 1988. Serviu como Membro Não Oficial do Conselho Legislativo (1974–1985) e Conselho Executivo de Hong Kong (1978–1983), defendendo os direitos das pessoas com deficiência e o bem-estar social. Reconhecido com várias honrarias, incluindo o título de cavaleiro e a Medalha Grand Bauhinia, Fang impactou profundamente as áreas médica e social de Hong Kong.

方心讓爵士（1923–2009），被誉为“亚洲康复之父”，是香港著名的骨科医生、教授、立法者及人道主义者。出生于南京，父亲为方振武将军，曾就读于King’s College及香港大学。二战后，他于1959年共同创立香港康复协会，并成为首位亚洲人担任国际康复协会主席（1980–1984）。他在推动香港及中国大陆康复服务发展中发挥了重要作用，包括促成1988年成立中国残疾人联合会。方爵士曾任香港立法局（1974–1985）及行政局（1978–1983）非官守委员，积极倡导残疾人权利和社会福利。方爵士获得多项荣誉，包括爵士勋衔及金紫荆星章，对香港医疗和社会领域影响深远。