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7Message fromSecretary for Food and HealthThe Government of the Hong KongSpecial Administrative RegionHOSPITAL AUTHORITY CONVENTION 2013On its 23rd anniversary, I am delighted to offer the Hospital Authority my warmest congratulations.More than two decades ago, the establishment of the Hospital Authority embarked on a new era ofhealthcare system in Hong Kong. As the provider of public healthcare services, the Hospital Authority isinstrumental in the protection and promotion of the well-being of people in our city. Today, Hong Kong isrenowned for its world-class public healthcare system. This well-deserved reputation is undoubtedly theresult of the concerted effort of our healthcare professionals, academics and administrators, and I wish totake this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to them.The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to render unwaveringsupport for the Hospital Authority. In addition to the allocation of necessary resources for the pursuit ofvarious hospital development and redevelopment projects, enhancement of manpower, advanced medicaltechnology and equipment, we will also closely work with the Hospital Authority on a wide array of initiativesin our common quest for the betterment of our medical services and healthcare system.As always, the Hospital Authority Convention offers an invaluable opportunity to people who care aboutour healthcare system and services to exchange and share with each other our new insights, and tobe enlightened by pioneers and experts from around the world. The theme of this year’s Convention,‘Consolidating HealthcAre’, highlights our common mission as we together will join hands to tackle thechallenges ahead.I wish the Hospital Authority Convention 2013 every success and all participants an inspirational experience.KO Wing-manSecretary for Food and HealthFood and Health BureauThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region