Dr Tony Ko, who will retire at the end of July, steered organisation through anti-government protests and Covid-19 pandemic

The Hospital Authority’s outgoing chief executive has said Hong Kong public hospitals are on the right path in terms of finances, manpower and infrastructure, with his term as the organisation’s top man being a “complete and abundant” experience.

Dr Tony Ko Pat-sing, who will retire by the end of the month, described his past six years as a “joyful time” despite having to overcome challenges brought by anti-government protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I feel reassured,” Ko said on Thursday. “I feel our financial resources are stable, manpower is fine, our infrastructure – system, software, hardware and hospitals expansion plan – I think all are in place.

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