Specialist clinics and polyclinics are also planned in conjunction with each future major hospital : at Shatin, East Kowloon, Tuen Mun, Tai Po, and Shau Kei Wan. The Fiolet Peel Polyclinic will be reprovisioned. For general clinics, it is planned that future clinice will be located near population centres, especially in the housing estatas, These future clinice will either be standard urban clinice, like Lek Tuen Health Centre, or estate clinics, like the one in Cheung Hong Estate on Tsing Yi Island.
II Acknowledgement
I wish to pay tribute to all the staff who have contributed to the efficient and effective functioning of the Department in the year under review. Though there had been pressure and difficulties, all performed their duties with devotion and dedication. I am most grateful for their unfailing support.
The Department acknowledges with thanks the assistance and cooperation given by other government departments, voluntary agencies, the press, the radio and television networks.
Many public spirited persons have devoted their time and energy to serve on statutory boards, advisory committees, working parties and in voluntary agencies dealing with the many aspects of medical and health services in Hong Kong. Their contributions are much appreciated.
Finally, I would like to record my appreciation for the contributi one of private individuals as well as local and overseas organisations who have assisted the Department in providing facilities for those in need of medical care. It is hoped that they will continuG to contribute to the Medical Development Programme in the challenging years ahead. With such sound support I am confident that the Department will continue to provide a good service.
( Kel. Thong
Director of Medical & Health Services
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