AMS sets new Guinness World Record with bandages by thousand people
The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) today (February 8) held the "Together, We Set a New Record" event to celebrate its 75th anniversary at Wah Yan College, Kowloon. Over a thousand AMS members, cadet members, volunteers and their family members, worked together to successfully complete 1 950 arm slings using triangular bandages, setting the Guinness World Record for the "Most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously", demonstrating the AMS' unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health for over three-quarters of a century.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner of the AMS, Dr Ronald Lam, said that not only does the record symbolise the 75-year history and development of the AMS, but it also showcases the professionalism and service spirit of the AMS in providing first aid services.
The Commissioner's Commendation Ceremony was also held on the same day to recognise the outstanding performance of AMS members in providing first-aid and nursing care services to 2 600 casualties in the "Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026". Among them, 25 members were commended for demonstrating a high degree of professionalism, swift response and teamwork in saving three runners who had suffered cardiac arrest.
Since its establishment in 1950, the AMS has been actively participating in rescue operations, providing medical support at major public events and undertaking public health, dedicating itself to protecting the safety and health of the public.
Over a thousand AMS members, cadet members, volunteers and their family members, worked together to successfully complete 1 950 arm slings using triangular bandages, setting the Guinness World Record for the "Most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS sets new Guinness World Record with bandages by thousand people Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Commissioner of the AMS, Dr Ronald Lam, Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Service arrangements of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during Lunar New Year
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (February 9) announced the service arrangements of GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during the Lunar New Year (LNY) this year.
To facilitate the public in recycling their recyclables generated during the year-end clean-up, the EPD will maintain the normal recycling services of all GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities until February 15. The following arrangements will be implemented at various GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities from February 16 to 20.
February 16: "GREEN@ABERDEEN" and "GREEN@LUEN WO HUI" located inside markets will close at 6pm, other Recycling Stores will close at 7pm, and all night-time Recycling Spots will be closed;
February 17 - 19: All Recycling Stations, Recycling Stores and Recycling Spots will be closed; and
February 20: All GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities will resume normal services.
A spokesman for the EPD said,"During the closure of the Recycling Stores, the public may still place recyclables into the self-service recycling cage trolleys/receptacles provided outside some of the Recycling Stores (no GREEN$ services). People should not leave the recyclables outside the stores or on the street when the self-service recycling facilities are full, to avoid impact on nearby residents and the environment. The operators of Recycling Stores will regularly monitor the conditions of self-service facilities every day and clear the recyclables as needed. In addition, during the closure of Recycling Stations, the public can place recyclables into the self-service recycling facilities inside the stations or outside the gates and may seek assistance from the security guards stationed at the facilities if needed."
The spokesman stressed that the EPD has discussed with the operators to strengthen the monitoring of conditions outside each recycling point during the closure over the LNY holidays, including through CCTV and regular inspections. The operators will deploy staff to promptly clear recyclables where required.
As for food waste recycling, the public can continue to use the smart food waste recycling bins and earn GREEN$ rewards as usual.
For the operating hours and other information of individual GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities during the LNY period, please visit the website (www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/waste-reduction-programme/greencommunity)as well as the dedicated Facebook pages of the respective facilities.
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