Smooth start in phased opening of Kai Tak Hospital
The chief executive of Kai Tak Hospital, Eric Cheung, on Monday said the facility was running smoothly on its first day of operation. Speaking after inspecting the hospital in the morning, he said a family medicine centre was among the first of its services to open – offering another healthcare option for residents in the Kowloon Central cluster. “There are a total of 350 quotas for today…
On Monday, Kai Tak Hospital commenced its phased opening with the facility operating smoothly, according to chief executive Eric Cheung. During his inspection, he highlighted the opening of a family medicine center as one of the first services to launch, providing an additional healthcare option for residents in the Kowloon Central area.
Cheung disclosed that there were 350 quotas available for the day, with around 290 quotas reportedly booked by morning. This leaves a limited number of quotas remaining for the day. The hospital intends to gradually introduce its services, with specialist outpatient clinics for surgery and neurosurgery set to begin operations on October 26, followed by the department of medicine on November 12.
Patients have not reported any complaints, and most were able to navigate the hospital with ease. Many expressed satisfaction with the hospital's smooth operations, convenient transportation links, and pleasant environment. One patient remarked that their experience at Kai Tak Hospital surpassed their previous experiences at other healthcare facilities, praising the hospital's scale, organization, and welcoming staff and security personnel who were eager to assist.
Another patient noted the quick turnaround time to see a doctor, emphasizing the hospital's efficient process on its first day of service.
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