Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wednesday (9 Jan.) appointed members of Consultative Council for Healthcare Reform, it was published in Official Bulletin.

Members of Council include three representatives from the Health Bureau/; two representatives from Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture/; 18 representatives from medical associations and two representatives from the society.

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture will be the President of the Council.

The objectives of the Consultative Council for Healthcare Reform are to evaluate and examine the current healthcare system of Macao, to analysis and study the concrete healthcare reform proposals and to assist and provide relevant advices to Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture.

The term of the Council will last until 31 December 2004.