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He said the recent cases reminded us the importance of keeping alert on TB but there was no need for over reaction adding that the control programme in HK is very effective.
He once again reminded the public to take the following measures to prevent tuberculosis:
to take children for BCG vaccination if they have not been vaccinated before,
to consult doctors promptly if they have symptoms suspicious of TB, like cough over three to four weeks, blood in sputum, loss of weight, fever and night sweating.
to ensure good indoor ventilation,
to maintain good bodily resistance by leading a healthy life-style, including balance diet, adequate rest and avoiding overwork and stress.
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Review report released
The Education Department today (Tuesday) released a report by its working group on the review of prevocational and secondary technical education in Hong Kong.
The report confirms that there continues to be a need for a technical curriculum Other major in schools for students with such aptitudes and abilities. recommendations in the report include:
The technical curricula of prevocational and secondary technical schools should be suitably updated. It should aim at imparting to students generic but fundamental and transferable skills, and include, in general, stronger emphasis on languages and business and technological subjects.
Appropriate support and resources, including improvements to physical facilities, teaching furniture and equipment, and teacher retraining, should be provided for the implementation of the recommended technical curricula.
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