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Message from Chairman

Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

On behalf of the Hospital Authority, it is my great pleasure to welcome all
speakers and attendees to the Hospital Authority Convention 2018.

As a major international healthcare conference in Hong Kong, this annual
Convention provides an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals
from around the world to share their experiences and insights on how we can
collectively and continuously enhance quality healthcare for serving patients
and the community.

The Government has already outlined important medical policies and proactive
development plan in The Chief Executive’s 2017 Policy Address and pledged
sustained and progressive funding support to Hospital Authority. I would
like to express my sincerest gratitude for the Government’s forward looking
commitment. With this strong support, the Hospital Authority will further
augment the capacity of public hospital services and manpower in order to
meet the challenges arising from ageing population, increasing service demand
and proliferation of chronic diseases. Meanwhile, it is through this Convention
to further engage healthcare professionals in constructive dialogues and
exchanges with invaluable contributions to the realisation of our plans and
initiatives.

I wish to express my deep appreciation to Professor Zeng Yixin, Vice Minister
of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China; the
Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Professor Sophia Chan Siu-
chee, Secretary for Food and Health of the Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region for being the officiating guests of this important
occasion.

With the line-up of renowned experts and speakers, I hope that all attendees will
find the Convention informative and enlightening. I wish you all an inspiring and
rewarding experience in Hong Kong.

HOSPITAL AUTHORITY CONVENTION 2018

Professor John LEONG Chi-yan
Chairman
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

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