Hospital Authority welcomes budget allocation in 2011-12
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Anthony Wu, welcomed the Budget announced by the Financial Secretary today (February 23), which revealed an increase in the recurrent budget allocation to the Authority for the third year running.

     "The continuous increase in funding reflects Government's commitment to providing quality health care services to the community," remarked Mr Wu.

     Mr Wu believes that the additional provision in 2011-12 will help the HA address its manpower issues and enhance the quality of its services to the public.

Ends/Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:10

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