"What we have achieved so far is a good base for us to strengthen the AIDS programme in Hong Kong. Togetherness will be the key to build new hope for the society and patients."
The two-day AIDS Conference, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, was organised by the Advisory Council on AIDS and sponsored by the Department of Health.
Programmes of the conference include a plenary session, symposiums, workshops, exhibitions and cultural events.
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Man Kam To Food Control Office opening
The Man Kam To Food Control Office set up by the Department of Health to strengthen surveillance of food items imported from China will be officially open on November 18 (Monday).
Funded and supported by the two municipal councils, the purposely-built checkpoint comprises, among other things, a laboratory capable of conducting confirmatory analyses for vegetables.
Officiating at the opening ceremony will be the Director of Health cum Chairman of the Hygiene Services Committee (HSC), Dr Margaret Chan.
Other officiating guests include HSC members and Urban Councillors, Mr Joseph Chan and Mr Wong Kwok-hing; HSC members and Regional Councillors Mr Ting Yin-wah and Mr Leung Che-cheung; and the Director of Architectural Services, Mr Chan Yat-sun.
Following the opening ceremony will be a tour of the various facilities of the Man Kam To Food Control Office.
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