On 1 October, a ferry collision near Lamma Island changed the lives of over 30 families forever. The incident resulted in more than 100 casualties, with two Hospital Authority nurses among those lost in the tragedy. On receiving initial reports of this terrible disaster, the HA immediately activated its emergency mechanisms, with colleagues from hospitals around Hong Kong working tirelessly in the race against time to save lives and provide treatment and support to the injured. In this issue of HASLink, our Cover Story highlights just a few of the many HA heroes and heroines who acted with courage, compassion and professionalism on that fateful night.

Such selfless acts of service define the HA spirit. A group of colleagues from Tuen Mun Hospital recently helped fulfil the last wish of an end-stage cancer patient. They transformed a ward into a wedding 'chapel' that was filled with love as the patient and her fiance exchanged the words "I do". 'Dream of ward wedding comes true' can be read on page 13.

HA Chairman, Anthony Wu, who has served the Authority with drive and dedication for the past eight years, was recently reappointed to his position until next year. Our inperson interview provides an insight into his feelings on his reappointment and his strategic priorities for the year ahead. We also uncover a little-known side of our Chairman. Curious? Head to page 7 to learn more!

Note: Photo on the cover is provided by courtesy of Sing Tao News Corporation

Editorial Board ： Raymond Lo, Carrie Chan, Michael Ho, Emily Lau, Assunta Lee, Julietta Lee, Clara Leung, Karen Ling, SH Liu, Evanna Ma, Linda Shu, Helen Tang, Echo Yau, Kin-man Yiu, Stephanie Yeung

Editorial team ： Lavender Cheung, Cynthia Chan, Yonni Yeung

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