SHYA expresses deep sorrow at passing of the Most Venerable Jing Yin
The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, today (December 22) expressed deep sorrow at the passing of the Most Venerable Jing Yin, Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Eighth Abbot of Po Lin Monastery.
Miss Alice Mak, Photo by Bastille Post
Miss Mak said, "The Most Venerable Jing Yin dedicated his life to promoting Buddhism and benefitting the Buddhist community.He also took an active part in education and social matters, rendering immense meritorious service. The Most Venerable Jing Yin was always concerned about the matters of Islands District. Since 2020, he had served as a member of the Lamma Area Committee, offering advice on the district's development and environmental improvements. He made significant contributions, particularly in the conservation and promotion of traditional culture, with fruitful results. The Buddhist community and members of the public are grateful for his contributions. We will always remember him."
The Most Venerable Jing Yin, Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Eighth Abbot of Po Lin Monastery, Photo source: the Po Lin Monastery
Dental sector provides free denture replacement services to fully support residents affected by Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire
The Health Bureau (HHB) announced today (December 22) that, in collaboration with the dental sector, free denture replacement services will be launched starting tomorrow (December 23) to address the needs for replacement of lost dentures due to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and to provide dental treatments for affected residents.
The HHB had received requests for assistance from affected residents regarding the replacement of lost dentures due to the fire. To assist more affected residents in need, the HHB co-ordinated with various dental care organisations, the Hong Kong Dental Association (HKDA), and dentists to launch denture replacement services tomorrow. Currently, more than 80 private dentists have participated, covering 106 service points. Starting from tomorrow until February 28, 2026, all residents of the eight blocks at Wang Fuk Court (including foreign domestic helpers) can receive at least one free dental consultation and one follow-up appointment (subject to clinical need) through the arrangement of the District Health Centres/District Health Centre Expresses (collectively referred to as DHCs) under the Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) across all 18 districts in Hong Kong. The scope of the free dental consultation services covers two major categories:
(1) Broken appliances and lost dental appliances due to the incident, including repair or replacement of partial or complete dentures (acrylic), and removable orthodontic retainers; and
(2)Oral treatment due to injuries inflicted in the incident, including medication for dental pain relief, simple fillings, emergency pulp treatment and extractions.
Affected residents in need can call the hotlines or visit any DHC in person to seek assistance, regardless of their current place of residence. Those who are registered as DHC members may also contact their respective DHC directly. The hotlines have been posted on the websites of the PHC Commission and the DHCs. Case managers of the DHCs will assist in pairing them with the participating dentists based on their individual situations and preferences.
The HHB expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dental profession and the HKDA for their active response and for extending a helping hand, demonstrating their care for the community. Private dentists interested in providing denture replacement services to the affected residents may contact the HHB (email: wwshui@healthbureau.gov.hk).
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