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SFH expresses condolences to family of deceased patient

The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, today (January 7) expressed his sincere condolences to the family of Mr Wong Yun-cheun who died early this morning of suspected bacterial contamination after receiving a blood transfusion at Tuen Mun Hospital.

Dr Chow is very concerned about the case and has instructed the independent expert panel to try every means to track down the likely source of contamination.

"Hong Kong has stringent operational guidelines for the administration of blood transfusions which are among the best in the world. I am sure that the panel will leave no stone unturned to examine the various steps of procedures regarding blood collection, donation and administration to minimise any future risks of contamination."




Ends/Monday, January 7, 2008
Issued at HKT 14:20

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