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SHWF responds to departure of Dr Ko Wing-man

        The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Dr Yeoh Eng-kiong, said he was sorry to hear of the resignation of the Director (Professional Services and Human Resources), Dr Ko Wing-man, from the Hospital Authority when his contract expires on August 31, 2004.

        "I thank Dr Ko most sincerely for his many contributions to the healthcare system during his 24 years of public service," Dr Yeoh said today (August 27).

        "The dedication he has demonstrated in his work and his incessant efforts throughout the years in improving the quality of patient care are highly commendable. During the SARS [Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome] epidemic when he deputised for the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, he was responsible for effectively coordinating the response in the public sector to an unprecedented outbreak of infectious disease.

        "Dr Ko's departure will be a great loss to the public sector but I wish him every success in his future endeavours and know he will continue to work for the Hong Kong community," Dr Yeoh said.

Ends/Friday, August 27, 2004

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