​Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, at a media session after receiving vaccinations against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 today (September 24):

Reporter: What do you think of Professor Dennis Lo possibly becoming the new head of CUHK (Chinese University of Hong Kong)? Is there any progress about the review submitted by the HA (Hospital Authority) Review Committee?

Secretary for Health: I am still waiting for the official announcement of the Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. As far as Professor Dennis Lo is concerned, I know that he is a very renowned scientist involving in genetic molecular diagnostics, especially in pre-natal diagnosis and, more recently, early diagnosis of cancer. I really look forward to the official announcement by the Chinese University of Hong Kong about the next Vice-Chancellor and President. Of course, as far as the Chinese University of Hong Kong is concerned, they have a first-class medical school. Our healthcare service depends very much on the graduates from both existing medical schools, including that of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

     About the report of the Review Committee, I understand that the Committee has already submitted the report to the Hospital Authority. As the Chairman of the Hospital Authority has just mentioned, they are studying it in detail because there are 30 recommendations on different aspects of the governance and management of the Hospital Authority. The Hospital Authority is studying it in detail and will make certain analysis and further recommendations to the Health Bureau. We will work together to see how we can, based on this report, improve and enhance public healthcare services in Hong Kong. 

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

Ends/Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Issued at HKT 19:20

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