United Christian Hospital appeals to public for missing patient
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The spokesperson for the United Christian Hospital (UCH) made the following appeal today (November 14) regarding a patient leaving the hospital without notifying hospital staff:
A 63-year-old male patient left the medical ward without notification at around 6pm yesterday (November 13).
Security guards were deployed to search for the patient within the hospital compound. The hospital also made a report to the Police for assistance. The patient is yet to be located. The hospital is very concerned about the incident and will fully co-operate with the Police in order to locate the patient.
The patient is about 1.7 metres tall, with black hair and has a slim build. According to closed-circuit television footage, the patient was wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and slippers when he left the hospital. The hospital appeals to the public to contact the hospital at 3949 4002 or the Police if they know the whereabouts of the patient.
UCH has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advanced Incident Reporting System.
Ends/Friday, November 14, 2025
Issued at HKT 1:15
Issued at HKT 1:15
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