SFH saddened by passing of Professor Charles Kao

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     The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, was saddened today (September 23) to learn of the passing of Professor Charles Kao, Founder of the Charles K Kao Foundation, and expressed her profound sadness.

     Professor Chan said, "Since its establishment in 2010, the Charles K Kao Foundation has spared no efforts in enhancing public awareness on Alzheimer's disease, with a view to reducing stigmatisation towards patients, benefitting many patients and their carers."

     "The passing of Professor Kao is indeed the loss of Hong Kong people. On behalf of all of us at the Food and Health Bureau, I offer my deepest condolence to his family.  We strive to continue Professor Kao's work in building a dementia-friendly society in Hong Kong."

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