The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson announced today (December 9) that the conditions of all those hospitalised from the Tai Po fire continue to improve. The last person listed in serious condition improved to stable condition today. Currently, all 24 patients hospitalised from the Tai Po fire are in stable condition. Healthcare staff will continue their efforts to care for all patients, offering hope for a swift recovery.
 
     A total of 79 patients received treatment at various public hospitals following the fire. Among them, 19 were previously listed in critical condition. Fifty-five patients were discharged previously.
 
     The HA spokesperson said, "Healthcare staff will continue to provide patients with appropriate treatment and care to support their recovery, and follow up on their rehabilitation arrangements after discharge. Psychological support is also offered to patients and their families to address mental and emotional needs."
 
     The HA will provide full medical fee waivers for all Wang Fuk Court residents until December 31, 2026. This includes in-patient services, family medicine and specialist out-patient clinics (SOPCs) services (including psychiatry SOPCs), accident and emergency services, day hospitals, day procedures, community services and Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres under the HA.
 
     The spokesperson added that healthcare staff will continue to provide dedicated care to all the patients and support them in the future, hoping that they will recover and overcome the trauma as soon as possible.

Ends/Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:50

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