Welcome Message from the President
Since its foundation in 1989, the Hong Kong Paediatric Nephrology Society (HKPNS) has been driven by one clear vision: to safeguard the health and future of children with kidney diseases. What began as a gathering of committed paediatricians with a special dedication to paediatric nephrology has grown into a multifaceted professional body devoted to the highest standards of clinical service, education, and advocacy.
Our primary mission remains the provision of the best possible care to children with kidney disease in Hong Kong. We believe that every child deserves a future unhindered by illness, and we pursue this by championing holistic, patient centred care that recognises not only the physical, but also the developmental and psychosocial needs of our patients.
Maintaining this standard requires an unwavering commitment to excellence in professional education. We aim to strengthen the entire continuum of paediatric renal care by supporting advanced training for paediatricians who decided to further in paediatric nephrology, while also equipping all paediatricians with essential knowledge to recognise and manage renal conditions at an early stage.
We are equally committed to enhancing patient services and public education. HKPNS works closely with the Children’s Kidney Fund to provide comprehensive support for both healthcare staff and families, ensuring that children with kidney disease receive all rounded care that extends beyond the hospital setting.
Collaboration forms the backbone of meaningful progress. HKPNS works closely with local hospitals and academic units across Hong Kong, as well as with regional and national centres throughout Mainland China, to foster shared expertise and improve clinical pathways. Beyond our immediate region, we continue to deepen our engagement with the Asian Pediatric Nephrology Association (AsPNA), the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA), and other international partners. These collaborations ensure the timely exchange of new knowledge, strengthen professional networks, and enhance our collective capacity to deliver evidence based care.
We are also committed to cultivating local research that contributes to the global evidence base, ensuring that children in Hong Kong benefit from the latest scientific and clinical developments.
I am deeply grateful to our founding members and past leadership for laying such a strong and enduring foundation. With the dedication of our current members, I am confident that HKPNS will continue to lead the way in safeguarding the renal health of Hong Kong’s children for generations to come.
Dr. Ma Lap Tak, Alison
President