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SHW to lead an official delegation to Beijing
Secretary for Health and Welfare, Dr E K Yeoh, will lead a high-level government delegation to Beijing for a three-day official visit from June 6 to 8, 2001.
Members of the delegation include Director of Social Welfare, Mrs Carrie Lam; Director of Home Affairs, Ms Shelley Lee; and Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mr Ho Wing-him.
During the visit, Dr Yeoh and his delegation will meet with Vice Minister of Labour and Social Security, Mr Wang Jianjin; and directors of the Medical Insurance Department and International Cooperation Department. The delegates will also meet with Vice Chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, Mr Wang Chengjin.
Besides, members will hold working meetings with the Civil Affairs Department and the Ministry of Health, followed by a visit to a residential care home for the elders and China's Rehabilitation Research Centre to gain a better understanding of the latest developments in home care and rehabilitation services in the capital.
The delegation will also pay a courtesy call to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office and the Beijing Office.
End/Tuesday, June 5, 2001
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