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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Rod of Aescupalius symbolises the Medical Profession. The Wavy fess indicates the maritime location of Hong Kong. The Crest shows the Bauhinia blakeana the Flower of Hong Kong. | |||
The Motto is translated into "Safeguarding public's health". Was suggested by the HKMA (then known as Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association, name changed in 1970) president 1952-1953 Dr Pang Hock Koo. | |||
HKMA also has the Motto in a latin version "Civium sanitatem servare". | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]] : | [[Literature]] : HKMA Website (1997) | ||
[[Category:Institutional heraldry of Hong Kong]] | [[Category:Institutional heraldry of Hong Kong]] |