By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-01-10 10:16:32 | Updated at 2025-01-10 14:04:39
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A 67-year-old man with chronic bronchitis became the first patient to be transferred directly from Shenzhen to Hong Kong by ambulance under a new pilot scheme to foster deeper collaboration within the Greater Bay Area.
The Hospital Authority said on Friday that the transfer was smooth and that the patient, who holds a Hong Kong identity card, was currently receiving treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital.
Dr Michael Wong Lap-gate, the authority’s director of quality and safety, said the patient was admitted to the University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen Hospital in Futian on Tuesday due to respiratory failure and required respiratory support.
“After two days, his condition became stable, and he expressed that he wished to continue his treatment in Hong Kong. The University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen Hospital sent us a request yesterday,” he said.
“The doctors on both sides have looked at the case and thought it would be suitable for the cross-boundary ambulance transfer. Thus, we reported to the relevant authorities and received the approval. We have arranged for the patient to be transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital today.
“The patient is now receiving treatment in the ward. The whole process was very smooth.”
