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LABORATORY TECHNICIANS
219. The Medical and Health Department Institute of Pathology maintained its in-service training for medical laboratory technicians, the intermediate examination of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of the United Kingdom being held in Hong Kong. Technicians were also sent to the United Kingdom to obtain the AIMLT qualifications.
OTHER FORMS OF DEPARTMENTAL TRAINING
220. In-service courses of training were continued for dispensers, dental technicians and prosthetists. These do not all lead to recognized qualifications, but prepare those concerned for appointment to per- manent posts in government service after passing a departmental examination.
VIL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
221. I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to all ranks of the Department for their help in dealing with the many problems which the Department has had to face every day in the year under review. In spite of the fact that they often had to work under adverse circumstances, they all carried out their duties effectively with a true sense of devotion and dedication. The Department also received every assistance and co-operation from other government departments, voluntary agencies, the Press, and the radio and television networks. The patience shown by members of the public in spite of the many unavoidable shortcomings of the Service is deeply appreciated.
222. 1 would also wish to thank the many public-spirited persons who devoted so much of their valuable time to serve on statutory boards, advisory committees, working parties, and in voluntary agencies dealing with the many aspects of medical and health problems in Hong Kong. Thanks are also due to contributions made by private individuals, local and overseas organizations to assist the Government in providing facilities for all those in need of subsidized medical care.
18th September, 1972.
G. H. CHO
Director of Medical and Health Services.
TABLES
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