LCQ19: Providing support to centenarians

Following is a question by the Hon Kingsley Wong and a written reply by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, in the Legislative Council today (October 14): Question: A study has pointed out that the population of centenarians in Hong Kong increased from 1 890 in 2011 to 11 575 in 2021, representing an increase of over five times. There are views suggesting that with the continued increase in the number of centenarians in Hong Kong, the Government should formulate targeted support measures for them. However, due to inadequate publicity and promotion for the existing Birthday Greetings to Centenarians programme (under which the Administration sends birthday greeting letters and cards every year to Hong Kong residents who are 100 years old) (the programme), most people are even unaware of the programme, thus limiting its effectiveness. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the current number of Hong Kong residents aged 100 or above in the 18 districts of Hong Kong, with a breakdown by District Council district; (2) of the total number of greeting letters and cards sent by the authorities since the launch of the programme; the respective tot

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