The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

    The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) announced today (November 28) that a Patient Care Assistant of Psychiatry Department of Tai Po Hospital (TPH) passed away in the fire tragedy. The HA expresses deep sorrow and extends profound condolences to the bereaved family.
      
     ​The spokesperson said, "The deceased colleague had worked at TPH for years, serving patients with professionalism and dedication and earning respect and affection of fellow colleagues. The hospital has reached out to the family to express its condolences and will provide the utmost support, including an emergency fund to help the family through this difficult time. The hospital will offer further assistance, including psychological support and counseling, as well as arrangements for other necessities, hoping to help the family move beyond their grief as soon as possible."
      
     The HA understands that TPH's staff members may also be affected by the incident. The New Territories East Cluster has initiated mechanisms to provide psychological support and counseling to those in need, and the hospital has set up a memorial corner to honor the deceased colleague.
      
     Additionally, there is one HA colleague still found missing in the fire tragedy. The HA will continue to maintain close contact with the family and relevant government departments, hoping to locate this colleague as soon as possible.
      
     About 60 HA colleagues from various hospitals have lost their homes in the fire. The hospitals have provided assistance to the colleagues affected, including temporary accommodation and compassionate leave arrangements. If colleagues have any other special needs, the HA will do its utmost to assist them during this challenging time.
 
     The spokesperson emphasised that the HA will spare no effort in caring for the colleagues affected by the fire, standing by them to ensure they can focus on post-incident arrangements, move beyond their grief and resume a normal life as soon as possible.

Ends/Friday, November 28, 2025
Issued at HKT 20:53

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