{
  "id": 7461015,
  "title": "CE vows accountability over hospital lift failure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/ce-vows-accountability-over-hospital-lift-failure-7461015",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T03:13:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1870046-20260915.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee pledged accountability for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital's new clinical block on Tuesday. The malfunction had delayed the opening of clinical services. Addressing the Executive Council, Lee ordered the Development Bureau to conduct a thorough investigation and report back within a month. He vowed to hold liable contractors, subcontractors, engineering personnel, professionals, and even government personnel, if applicable. Lee emphasized the need to identify and rectify any system deficiencies. He stressed the urgency of resolving the lift issues, stressing the critical importance of medical services and the necessity to open the new clinical block promptly for service provision.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday those responsible for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block would be held accountable. The problems with the lifts had delayed the launch of clinical services at the new building. Speaking before the weekly Executive Council meeting, Lee said he had asked the Development Bureau to thoroughly investigate the matter and report back within…",
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        "title": "CE vows accountability over hospital lift failure",
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        "published": "2026-09-15T03:13:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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