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Medical services for Peng Chau residents

Following is a question by Dr the Hon Leong Che-hung and a written reply by the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Will the Administration inform this Council what types of medical services are provided in Peng Chau and whether consideration has been given to expanding such services to meet the increase in the island's population as a result of the completion this year of the new Peng Lai Court which will accommodate 7,000 residents?

Reply

The Department of Health operates a clinic in Peng Chau providing general out-patient consultations, maternal and child health services as well as a maternity home. Outside normal working hours, first-aid services are provided at the clinic by two nurses. For patients requiring accident and emergency treatment, transport by helicopter or police launch will be arranged. In addition, there are two general clinics operated by private medical practitioners in Peng Chau.

The medical services currently available in Peng Chau will be able to meet the increase in demand arising from completion of the Peng Lai Court and Kam Peng Estate since a large proportion of the 1,300 people to be accommodated in these two developments are existing residents of the island. Nevertheless, we will closely monitor attendance at the Peng Chau clinic to review the situation.

End/Wednesday, March 29, 1995