| 1963 |
Hong Kong Anti
Cancer Society (HKACS) was incorporated and registered
in March as a non-profit organization.
|
| 1966 |
With donation
of 2.65 million Hong Kong Dollars, the construction
of Nam Long Hospital was started. |
| 1967 |
Nam Long Hospital
was opened in 5th May, providing 120 beds for cancer patients. |
| 1976 |
Number of beds
available in Nam Long Hospital was increased from 120 to 150. |
| 1978 |
The size of Hospital
further increased and the number of beds had reached 180. |
| 1985 |
Voluntary Service
of HKACS was commenced. Cancer Nursing Programmes
were provided to registered nurses, medical professionals
and the public. |
| 1987 |
Hospice care service
was provided by the hospital. |
| 1989 |
HKACS celebrated
its 25th founding anniversary. |
| 1991 |
Nam Long Hospital
was now managed by the newly formed Hong Kong Hospital Authority
(HKHA). |
| Dec 2003 |
Nam Long Hospital
was closed due to the changing policies of the HKHA.
|
| Dec 2004 |
The management
of the hospital premises was reverted to HKACS |
| July 2005 |
The Hong Kong Jockey
Club Charities Trust approved a generous grant of 109.23 Hong
Kong million dollars for the conversion of Nam Long Hospital
to the self-financed Cancer Rehabilitation Centre. |
| Feb 2006 |
Prof. H.C. Ho Memorial
Assistance Programme is established to finance cancer
patients in need for "Self-financed Drugs"
commended by the Hospital Authority. |
| Oct 2006 |
The Nam Long Hospital
project was commenced. |
| 2008 |
The Cancer Rehabilitation
Centre was opened in October. |