Hong Kong plans to revamp old hospitals

This is to cut waiting time for patients.

The Government is revamping old hospitals to shorten the waiting time for patients.

Acting Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan made the statement to the media, saying it takes extra manpower and space to shorten hospital waiting times.

"For example, we have to increase the number of tokens for patients and hospital rooms. That's why we are actively rebuilding old hospitals."