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"The NCRP President further advised that the draft in question is still undergoing revisions to prepare it for entry into the initial review phase of the five major stages of the extensive review process," the spokesman noted.
He said the Working Group on EMF had studied the working draft report and would continue to monitor the latest developments on the issue.
"However, the adoption of the International Radiation Protection Association guidelines, which have been adopted or recommended for use in similar form by many countries, is considered to be appropriate for Hong Kong," the spokesman stressed.
End/Friday, October 6, 1995
Applications invited for funding health care projects
The Health Care and Promotion Fund (HCPF) is inviting applications for funding for promotion projects, research on health promotion interventions and treatment that is not locally available, particular in respect of rare diseases.
HCPF, established by the Government through an injection of $80 million to the Hospital Authority, aims at stepping up efforts in health promotion and disease prevention, as well as providing assistant to certain patients in need. It is available to provide financial support for:
* Health promotion projects that help people change their lifestyle towards a state of optimal health through enhancing awareness, changing behaviour or creating an environment that supports good health practices.
* Research projects that will provide an information base for health promotion interventions which will enhance good health and prevention and early detection of disease and disability.
* Hong Kong residents who need to receive treatment that is not locally
available, particular in respect of rare disease.
Applications are not limited to health care organisations alone. Individuals and non-profit making organisations from all sectors are welcome to apply.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.