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National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day held (with photos)
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     ​To tie in with the National Security Education Day and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS), the AMS held an open day at its headquarters in Ho Man Tin today (April 27). The event aimed to offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the work of the AMS in safeguarding national security, to enhance public awareness of national security, and to further deepen the public's understanding of the daily operations and services provided by the AMS.

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, said that, "Safeguarding national security is the common responsibility of all people. Among the 20 major fields of national security, biosecurity is closely related to the work of the AMS, with safeguarding people's lives and health being an important component of national security. The AMS provides a wide range of services to the public, such as participation in various anti-epidemic operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as deployment to hospitals to assist healthcare professionals and alleviate their workload during the influenza seasons. The regular duties of the AMS also include provision of first aid coverage during large-scale public events, as well as in country parks and cycling tracks during weekends and public holidays. In addition, the AMS offers point-to-point non-emergency ambulance transfer service between residences and medical institutions, clinics, hospitals or district health centres for citizens in need.

     Meanwhile, training of the AMS has well-equipped its members to respond to challenges involving national security risks and emergencies such as 'biosecurity' and 'nuclear security' at any time. I would like to express my gratitude to members of the AMS for their unwavering dedication and commitment to protecting the safety and health of the public."

     The open day featured a variety of engaging activities, including national security-themed game booths, medical seminars, health screenings, healthcare professional symposiums and display of emergency vehicles. Through these activities, members of the public are provided with a deeper understanding of the operations and services provided by the AMS, as well as access to health information and insights into developments in various healthcare professions.
 
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The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). The event aimed to offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the work of the AMS in safeguarding national security, to enhance public awareness of national security, and to further deepen the public's understanding of the daily operations and services provided by the AMS.
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). The event aimed to offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the work of the AMS in safeguarding national security, to enhance public awareness of national security, and to further deepen the public's understanding of the daily operations and services provided by the AMS.
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). The event aimed to offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the work of the AMS in safeguarding national security, to enhance public awareness of national security, and to further deepen the public's understanding of the daily operations and services provided by the AMS.
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). Photo shows the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (fifth left), the Chairman of the Hospital Authority, Mr Henry Fan (fourth right), Legislative Council members Dr David Lam (third right), Ms Lillian Kwok (third left), Mr Edmund Wong (second right), the District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr Ivanhoe Chang (second left), the President of the Tung Wah College, Professor Sally Chan (first left), AMS Honorary Advisors Professor Sophia Chan (fourth left) and Dr Lobo Louie (first right), accompanied by the Chief Staff Officer of the AMS, Mr Wong Ying-keung (fifth right), officiating at the opening ceremony.
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). Photo shows the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, touring a game booth and interacting with members of the public.
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held its National Security Education Day cum AMS 75th Anniversary Open Day at its Ho Man Tin Headquarters today (April 27). Photo shows the Chief Staff Officer of the AMS, Mr Wong Ying-keung (second right), introduced the AMS First Aid Bicycle Service to the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (second left), and the District Officer (Kowloon City), Mr Ivanhoe Chang (first right).