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The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Dr Yeoh Eng-kiong, was saddened by the death of a health care assistant of the United Christian Hospital due to severe acute respiratory syndrome today (May 27).
" I am deeply sorry for the loss of a dedicated health care staff and wish to convey my heartfelt appreciation for her commitment to patient services," Dr Yeoh said.
"My deepest condolences go to her family," he said.
End/Tuesday, May 27, 2003
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