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 began its phased opening with smooth operations, according to its chief executive, Eric Cheung. During his inspection of the facility, Cheung highlighted that a family medicine centre was among the first services to launch. He reported that approximately 290 out of 350 allocated quotas for the day had been booked, indicating continued availability for patients.
The hospital planned to gradually expand its services, with the introduction of specialist outpatient clinics for surgery and neurosurgery scheduled for October 26, and the launch of its largest specialty department, medicine, by November 12.
Hospital visitors expressed satisfaction with the new facility, praising its smooth operations, convenient transport connections, and welcoming environment. One individual compared their experience at Kai Tak Hospital to previous experiences, noting that the hospital's scale and organization left a positive impression. Many patients commended the assistance provided by the staff and security personnel, who proactively offered help as they navigated the premises.
Another visitor reported that they did not experience lengthy wait times, describing the process as seamless and efficient.
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