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"The outcome so far has been encouraging: of the 1,592 cases handled by the first centre in its first eight months of operation, 14 confirmed cases and 21 suspected cases of breast or cervical cancer have been identified. Two additional centres will be opened by 1997," she added.
In line with this philosophy, Mrs Fok said two health centres would be established this year to provide similar services for the elderly and five additional centres were expected to come on stream by 1997.
On curative treatment, the secretary told the gathering that the Hospital Authority had designated cancer as one of its priority for strategic improvement.
"The opening of a new cancer centre at Prince of Wales Hospital and the redevelopment of the Jockey Club Institute of Radiology and Oncology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital will bring together state-of-the-art technology, modern medical equipment and specialised professional staff to enhance the quality of diagnosis, treatment and research activities related to cancer," she said.
As regards after-care services, Mrs Fok said the Government was actively promoting a rehabilitation programme for chronic patients and the expansion of outreach medical care to maximise the functional capability of patients both before and after their discharge from hospitals.
She also paid tribute to the Hong Kong Cancer Fund for playing a prominent role in spearheading the development of infrastructure facilities such as patient resource centres as well as the formation of self-help groups to promote mutual assistance and sharing of experience between patients.
End/Monday, February 13, 1995
Tender for 8th issue of two-year Exchange Fund Notes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces that the tender for the eighth issue of two-year Exchange Fund Notes will be held on Monday (February 20) for settlement on Tuesday (February 21). Similar to the previous issue, an amount of HK$500 million two-year notes will be on offer.
In addition to that, another HK$100 million will be held as reserve by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for supply to market makers on the secondary market.