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world trading position, the Hong Kong Government commissioned a number of studies to forecast demand for port infrastructure and to translate these into development
programmes. The Port Development Board was established in August 1990 and is studying all aspects of the programme. new container terminal began full operation in November
1990, and planning is well advanced for the timely provision
of two or more terminals. Further port development has been planned for the western waters of the Territory and will be the subject of detailed development studies beginning in
early 1991 which will take port planning well into the next
century.
X GENERAL SOCIAL CONDITIONS
37. There were significant developments on four fronts in
the Territory's medical and health services. These were
hospital services, primary health care, Chinese medicine,
and the establishment of an Academy of Medicine.
38. The statutory Hospital Authority was established on
1 December 1990. It will take over the management and control of public hospitals in 1991, with a view to
improving the quality and efficiency in the delivery of hospital services. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong Government are examining the feasibility of developing medical insurance so
as to promote greater freedom of choice for patients.
39.
The working party set up in August 1989 to review Hong
Kong's primary health care services presented its report in December 1990. It recommended a wide range of measures to improve the quality of primary health care, building on the
existing infrastructure. The Hong Kong Government are studying these proposals and will be consulting the public around the middle of 1991. Another working party set up at the same time to study the use and practice of traditional
Chinese medicine in Hong Kong continued its deliberations
throughout the year. It will make an interim report before
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