Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology ( APLAR) is an organization of Rheumatologists, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, and Scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic diseases.
APLAR was first established in the year 1963. First Rheumatology Congress was held in 1968 in Mumbai India. Member states of this association includes the associations of Rheumatology in following member countries.
» Iran
» Korea
» Myanmar
» Taiwan
» Vietnam
» India
» Iraq
» Kuwait
» Thailand
» China
» Japan
» Malaysia
» Pakistan
» Syria
http://www.eular.org/index.cfm?framePage=/international_APLAR.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Rheumatology
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