HONG KONG TUBERCULOSIS, CHEST AND HEART DISEASES ASSOCIATION INCORPORATION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1988
Resumption of debate on Second Reading (1 June 1988)
Question proposed.
DR. IP :
Sir
I would like to say a few words in support of the
Bill before Council.
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The Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest and Heart Diseases Association has contributed unparalleled services to the treatment of tuberculosis in Hong Kong since its incorporation
in 1948.
During many of these years, the Association has contributed to our society under the able guidance of the late Sister Aquinas, who was also a dedicated and good friend of many sufferers. The staff of the hospitals under the
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responsive to the rapidly changing needs of community. the incidence of tuberculosis decreased, while that of lung cancer increased lately, the Association has extended their efforts to those who have to suffer from lung cancer. heart diseases, particularly that of coronary heart disease, became one of the major killers in Hong Kong, the Association was the first, and still is, the only one organisation to offer coronary by-pass surgery. More important still, they have done all the hard work above with unquestionable dedication and
distinction.
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I have no doubt that with the extension of the
Association's services to a wider range of medical services
made possible by this Bill, more members of the public will be able to benefit from the services of the Association.
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