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Drill for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in GBA by Hong Kong and Nansha conducted smoothly (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill today (October 16) for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area (Pilot Scheme), simulating the transfer of patients by cross-boundary ambulance between the Nansha Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (NSSYH) and the Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH), with a view to testing the route and immigration arrangements. 

     In his recent Policy Address, the Chief Executive proposed to extend the cross-boundary ambulance transfer arrangements with the governments of Guangdong and Macao in an orderly manner, including two-way transfers and expansion to cover designated hospitals in Zhuhai and Nansha. The Health Bureau (HHB) announced earlier that the Pilot Scheme will be extended to Zhuhai People's Hospital and NSSYH. 

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, said, "Today's drill was conducted smoothly in general, and the Pilot Scheme is expected to be extended to Nansha by the end of this year. The HKSAR Government has been striving to deepen healthcare collaboration with other Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities to foster healthcare integration within the GBA, thereby building a 'Healthy Bay Area'. Building upon the operational foundation of the Pilot Scheme launched last year, we conducted drills smoothly with Zhuhai and Nansha on the 26th of last month and today respectively, preparing for the extension of the Pilot Scheme in the next phase. The government departments of Guangdong and Hong Kong will continue to maintain close communication and co-operation to press ahead with the extension of the cross-boundary ambulance transfer arrangements in an orderly manner as set out in the Policy Address."

     The overall operation of the Pilot Scheme has been smooth since its implementation. A total of 17 patients were transferred from the designated sending hospitals in Shenzhen and Macao (i.e. the University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital and the Conde S. Januario Hospital of Macao) to designated public hospitals in Hong Kong. According to professional medical assessment, patients of the above cases have a need for continuous hospitalisation for treatment. Their conditions were relatively stable, but they were unable to return to Hong Kong on their own and were unsuitable for transfer to Hong Kong ambulances via the existing boundary control points.
 
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area today (October 16). Photo shows the Senior Advisor (Secretary for Health's Office), Dr Joe Fan (fourth left), Principal Assistant Secretary for Health Mr Gordon Chong (third left), and other government personnel of the two places having a meeting in the Nansha Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University before the drill started.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area today (October 16). Photo shows the Nansha cross-boundary ambulance used for the drill departing from the Nansha Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill today (October 16) for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area, simulating the transfer of patients by cross-boundary ambulance between the Nansha Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (NSSYH) and the Tuen Mun Hospital, with a view to testing the route and immigration arrangements. Photo shows the Nansha cross-boundary ambulance used for the drill heading to Shenzhen Bay Port from NSSYH.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area today (October 16). Photo shows the Senior Advisor (Secretary for Health's Office), Dr Joe Fan (third right), Principal Assistant Secretary for Health Mr Gordon Chong (second right), together with Deputy Head of the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, Ms Ma Jiehong (second left), Deputy Director General, Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission, Mr Zhou Duanhua (third left), and participating personnel inspecting the progress of the drill at Shenzhen Bay Port.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, in collaboration with the Nansha District People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, conducted a drill for the Pilot Scheme for Direct Cross-boundary Ambulance Transfer in the Greater Bay Area today (October 16). Photo shows participating personnel simulating the inspection on a patient in the ward of Tuen Mun Hospital.