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Mystery of stock level of PPE in HA 3/4: How is it possible that updated figures in the 90-Day Contingency Stock of PPE be exactly the same as a previous version from two weeks ago? Was it because the HA could replace supplies in a timely manner? Or did the HA not disclose the actual figures to their staff? Did the HA truly fail to accurately grasp the latest quantities of PPE?
HA did not reply to HKCNEWS’ enquiry on this matter other than to repeat Dr Deacons Yeung's statement that PPE usage rose significantly after the Lunar New Year due to an increase in infected cases; there were 2.2 million protective gowns and 16 million surgical masks, and that the amount should be sufficient for a month's usage. The HA indicated that it was closely monitoring the stock level of supplies. They immediately raised inventory targets to meet six months' usage when experts warned that the epidemic may last for some time. The HA has been speeding up orders and increased order quantities to replenish and increase its stores.
However, the HA didn’t provide concrete figures of PPE despite three separate requests from HKCNEWS via email since Feb 3. (Note: Chief Executive Carrie Lam has mentioned at numerous press conferences that the HK government had difficulty obtaining masks because of the "global shortage" in supply chains. Other HA and FHB bureaucrats repeatedly dodged questions by LegCo legislators and district councillors regarding the sufficiency of medical supplies at public hospitals.)
Legislative Councillor (Medical) Dr Pierre Chan has requested the HA publish the stock level of surgical masks and N95 respirators at different public hospitals from the beginning of January but has yet to receive a response.
Source: CitizenNews
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Mystery of stock level of PPE in HA 3/4: How is it possible that updated figures in the 90-Day Contingency Stock of PPE be exactly the same as a previous version from two weeks ago? Was it because the HA could replace supplies in a timely manner? Or did the HA not disclose the actual figures to their staff? Did the HA truly fail to accurately grasp the latest quantities of PPE?
HA did not reply to HKCNEWS’ enquiry on this matter other than to repeat Dr Deacons Yeung's statement that PPE usage rose significantly after the Lunar New Year due to an increase in infected cases; there were 2.2 million protective gowns and 16 million surgical masks, and that the amount should be sufficient for a month's usage. The HA indicated that it was closely monitoring the stock level of supplies. They immediately raised inventory targets to meet six months' usage when experts warned that the epidemic may last for some time. The HA has been speeding up orders and increased order quantities to replenish and increase its stores.
However, the HA didn’t provide concrete figures of PPE despite three separate requests from HKCNEWS via email since Feb 3. (Note: Chief Executive Carrie Lam has mentioned at numerous press conferences that the HK government had difficulty obtaining masks because of the "global shortage" in supply chains. Other HA and FHB bureaucrats repeatedly dodged questions by LegCo legislators and district councillors regarding the sufficiency of medical supplies at public hospitals.)
Legislative Councillor (Medical) Dr Pierre Chan has requested the HA publish the stock level of surgical masks and N95 respirators at different public hospitals from the beginning of January but has yet to receive a response.
Source: CitizenNews
#PPEStockLevel #HospitalAuthority
#PublicHealthSystem #Coronavirus