The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
 
     The Hospital Authority Chairman, Mr Henry Fan today (November 27) expressed gratitude to Mr Zhuo Ji, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Mr Nong Rong, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, for visiting the injured victims in the fire incident in Tai Po and extending their sympathies to the healthcare staffs.

     Mr Zhuo Ji and Mr Nong Rong visited the Prince of Wales Hospital this morning to meet with the injured victims after the Tai Po fire and to learn about their treatment progress. They also conveyed the condolences of Mr Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council. During the visit, Mr Zhuo Ji and Mr Nong Rong extended their wishes for the patients' speedy recovery and hoped they would overcome this difficult period soon.

     "We are deeply grateful to Director Zhuo and Deputy Director Nong for conveying President Xi Jinping's concern and deep condolences to the families of the deceased and injured. We also appreciate the Central Government's full support for Hong Kong in disaster relief efforts. Our healthcare staff will do their utmost to treat all the injured and will also spare no effort in supporting the affected residents and their families in need, helping them to overcome their difficulties and heal from their trauma," Mr Fan said.

     During their visit to Prince of Wales Hospital, Mr Zhuo Ji and Mr Nong Rong also met with the healthcare staff of Accident and Emergency Department to understand the treatment of the injured. Mr Fan thanked the Central Government for its sympathy to the healthcare staff and encouraged them to continue their dedicated efforts in providing maximum support to all the injured and affected residents.

Ends/Thursday, November 27, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:34

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