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Turning to the other major preventable respiratory disease, that is tuberculosis, the Government has in place a universal vaccination programme for preventing tuberculosis and a dedicated service for early detection, control and treatment of the disease. In addition, patient education on respiratory diseases is given through the Central Health Education Unit of the Department of Health, at Government out-patient clinics, specialist outpatient clinics and patient resource centres of public hospitals. The setting up of the Health Care and Promotion Fund to further the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, including suitable nutrition and exercise, is also likely to benefit those prone to respiratory illnesses.
Smuggling of prohibited articles in prison by CSD staff
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Following is a question by the Hon Selina Chow and a written reply by the acting Secretary for Security, Mrs Carrie Yau. in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
It is reported that the smuggle of prohibited articles into prisons by staff of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) is causing concern. Will the Government inform this Council:
(a)
of the number of cases involving CSD staff being found to have smuggled prohibited articles into prisons in the past three years;
(b)
what measures have been put in place by CSD to check whether its staff are involved in such illegal activities;
(c)
what action will be taken by CSD in the event that its staff are found to have carried out such illegal activities; and
(d)
what measures will be adopted by CSD to strengthen security in prisons?