SINGAPORE : SingHealth's Group chief operating officer, Dr
Wong Yue Sie has died after developing a massive stroke. He was
49.
SingHealth says that despite emergency surgery after his
stroke last Friday, Dr Wong succumbed to the severity of the
condition yesterday, without regaining consciousness.
He is survived by his wife, Mdm Choy Sok Cheng, 47, and two teenage
daughters.
In a statement, SingHealth's Group CEO Professor Tan Ser Kiat said
that they have ve lost a gifted clinician leader and a selfless
individual who made time for anyone who needed him.
He adds Dr Wong has left a lasting legacy for his family,
colleagues and staff.
Among other things, Dr Wong had been the Chief of the SAF Medical
Corps.
In 2008, he was seconded to Ren Ci Hospital as its chief executive
officer upon the request of the Ministry of Health.
One critical task he faced was the completion and opening of the
Ren Ci Community Hospital.
- CNA/jy
