FHB awards service deed for operation of Chinese Medicine Hospital
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  The Food and Health Bureau (FHB) announced today (June 22) that the service deed for operation of the Chinese Medicine Hospital (CMH) in Tseung Kwan O has been awarded to the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU).
 
  The FHB launched the prequalification exercise of the first stage of tendering for operation of the CMH and the second stage of tendering in September 2019 and September 2020, respectively. Upon the completion of tender assessment conducted in accordance with the selection criteria and marking scheme as set out in the tender documents, the HKBU was eventually selected as the contractor for the service deed.
 
  As the contractor of the CMH operation, the HKBU shall incorporate a company limited by guarantee (the Operator) to manage, operate and maintain the CMH. The Operator shall obtain a licence pursuant to the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633) for operation of the CMH.
 
  More details of the CMH project will be announced later.

Ends/Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Issued at HKT 16:29

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