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SFH deeply concerned about loss of baby dead body at Eastern Hospital

The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, today (January 6) expressed deep concern over the incident involving the loss of the dead body of a baby in Pamel Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. He offered his most sincere condolences to the family of the baby boy.

Dr Chow said it was a serious incident. He has instructed the Hospital Authority (HA) to thoroughly investigate into the matter, track down the causes of the blunder and put forward remedial measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

"I express my deep regret at the incident. What is most important now is that HA and the hospital work together with the Police to find out what is happening and give an account of the incident. They should also explain the case, arrange appropriate counselling and follow up to the family," Dr Chow said.


Ends/Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Issued at HKT 21:44

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