The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) today (February 8) held the "Together, We Set a New Record" event to celebrate its 75th anniversary at Wah Yan College, Kowloon. Over a thousand AMS members, cadet members, volunteers and their family members, worked together to successfully complete 1 950 arm slings using triangular bandages, setting the Guinness World Record for the "Most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously", demonstrating the AMS' unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health for over three-quarters of a century.
      
     Speaking at the event, the Commissioner of the AMS, Dr Ronald Lam, said that not only does the record symbolise the 75-year history and development of the AMS, but it also showcases the professionalism and service spirit of the AMS in providing first aid services.
      
     The Commissioner's Commendation Ceremony was also held on the same day to recognise the outstanding performance of AMS members in providing first-aid and nursing care services to 2 600 casualties in the "Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026". Among them, 25 members were commended for demonstrating a high degree of professionalism, swift response and teamwork in saving three runners who had suffered cardiac arrest.
      
     Since its establishment in 1950, the AMS has been actively participating in rescue operations, providing medical support at major public events and undertaking public health, dedicating itself to protecting the safety and health of the public.

Ends/Sunday, February 8, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:00

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