Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function today (January 17):

Reporter: What are the follow-up actions regarding the sexual harassment cases?

Secretary for Food and Health: This is a very serious situation. Together with some earlier reported cases, there are now several cases involving more than one hospital. The Hospital Authority (HA) must take it very seriously. I know that they will have an urgent meeting today with all the heads of psychiatric units of different hospitals with a view to coming up with recommendations on ward settings and procedures to protect patients.

Reporter: Do you see there is a need for stricter mechanism in terms of supervision?

Secretary for Food and Health: I certainly see the need. I would make sure that the improvement measures recommended would be taken seriously by the HA.  

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:32

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