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We have been keeping an eye on COVID-19 situation. Since safety must come above all else, given this continued uncertainty, we are left with no option other than to further postpone allowing us to safely deliver our event.

After discussion with Rotary District 3450, we would further postpone our Rotary event to December 31 2022 (one day). The venue remains unchanged.

We hope you would understand. Any updates on the event I will keep you posted. Please take care during this incredibly difficult time.

In view of the severity of the COVID-19 epidemic situation, the Centre will be temporarily closed from tomorrow (February 7). In response to the Government’s appeal, HKARF will expand the special work arrangements tomorrow (February 7). Staff will be arranged to work at office on shift on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and will be arranged to work from home on the remaining days.

For any inquiries please contact us through email mail@hkarf.org or phone 2346 6336. We appeal to members of the HKARF community for your understanding on the inconvenience may caused. The Foundation will, depending on the development of the epidemic situation, continue to flexibly make arrangements. Let’s fight the virus together!

Suggestions for adult patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases on COVID vaccine (Source – The Hong Kong Society of Rheumatology)

With the support by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Limited is pleased to launch the Jockey Club Rheumatic Patient Rehabilitation and Education Programme (the Programme).

Through a series of evidence-proved training activities effective for rheumatic disease care, this programme will facilitate rheumatic patient participants to control their disease, overcome hardships and live with the diseases in a more relaxing and confident way.

Besides, community exhibitions and various e-learning platforms of the Programme will strengthen awareness among the public on arthritis and rheumatic diseases. It also helps to promote people with similar symptoms to have early identification and treatment so as to reduce possible complication.

Programme Objectives:
1. Empower rheumatic patients to master and engage in rehabilitation activities to improve the quality of life.
2. Establish peer coach support network and strengthen community resources and collaboration to increase supports to rheumatic patients.
3. Increase public awareness of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.

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