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Reappointment of HA Chairman announced
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The Government announced today (Thursday) the reappointment of Mr Peter Woo Kwong-ching as the Chairman of the Hospital Authority (HA) for two years with effect from April 1, 1997.
Since his first appointment as Chairman in 1995, the work of the Authority has continued to gain wide public support with its core value of "quality patient-centred care through teamwork" taking firm root.
"Mr Woo's reappointment will further consolidate the progress made to date," the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, said.
Mr John Chan Cho-chak, who has rendered valuable advice to the Board since his appointment in April 1995, is also reappointed for a period of two years with effect from April 1, 1997.
The Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare was also reappointed.
To further broaden the representation of the Board, two new members, Dr Raymond Wu Wai-yung and Mr Frank Pong Fai, will be appointed for a period of two years with effect from the same date.
A respected private practitioner, Dr Wu has extensive public service in the rehabilitation field and is now the Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee.
Mr Pong has been active in different public services and is currently a member of the Board of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation and the Hong Kong Sports Development Board.
Mrs Katherine Fok expressed regret that Miss Aw Sian would be stepping down from the Board due to her other heavy commitments and thanked Miss Aw for her invaluable contribution to the HA in the past years.
Mrs Fok was however delighted that Miss Aw has kindly agreed to continue to serve as the Chairman of the Hospital Governing Committee of the Hong Kong Eye Hospital.