[Prof Wong Hock Boon - Father of Paediatrics]
Prof Wong passed away at the age of 85 leaving a huge legacy in the many doctors he has mentored and inspired, and in his contribution to medical knowledge. Putting newborn babes with jaundice under UV lamps, for example, was but one of the many innovations he introduced.

He was my neighbour down the street where I lived. When my kids were young, my wife and I would trot them over to his house for consultation when they were suddenly taken ill. He was always helpful and, despite all his achievements, totally without airs. He was all his life a workoholic, going to hospital early in the morning when it was still dark.

My wife and I visited the family on Monday evening. We met some of the many students he taught, not a few of whom are now senior doctors in the medical profession. Everyone had the highest regard for him. We have lost a great man.



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