Hospital Authority announces service arrangements of family medicine and Chinese medicine clinics during Lunar New Year holidays
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The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (February 13) announced that the service efficiency of public hospitals has significantly improved since the implementation of the public healthcare fees and charges reform. Among the 18 Accident & Emergency Departments (A&Es) under the HA, there were 149 974 patient visits in January, showing a significant decrease of nearly 10 per cent compared to the same period last year. Of these, semi-urgent and non-urgent cases accounted for 74 404 visits, representing a substantial decrease of approximately 18.3 per cent compared to the same period last year. The average waiting time for emergency cases has also been reduced from 24 minutes to 20 minutes.
The HA spokesperson said, "Although various measures of the public healthcare fees and charges reform have been implemented and have brought about enhancements in service efficiency at public hospitals, the HA has still made advance preparations for service arrangements during the Lunar New Year holiday period. Starting tomorrow, special measures for the service demand surge will be activated to ensure that public hospitals can provide necessary services to patients during the holiday period and that emergency patients can receive immediate treatment."
The HA has enhanced the family medicine outpatient services. A total of 18 family medicine clinics (FMCs) will provide public holiday FMC services during the Lunar New Year holiday period (February 17 to 19) (see table 1 below). Patients may book an appointment either through the telephone appointment system, the eHealth mobile app or the "Book FMC" function of the HA Go mobile app.
The spokesperson reminded members of the public that the weather has been cold in recent days, and increased activity in influenza and some respiratory pathogens would continue to be observed. They should keep warm as well as stay vigilant about personal and environmental hygiene during the public holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear a mask and seek medical advice promptly.
The spokesperson emphasised that non-emergency patients should avoid using A&E services and seek treatment at FMCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. The Health Bureau has collated information on private healthcare facilities, covering 13 private hospitals, more than 34 clinics, and 80 non-profit organisations and private Chinese medicine clinics, which will be in operation during the Lunar New Year holidays across 18 districts in the city. The information (including addresses, phone numbers and operation hours) of the relevant healthcare facilities can be accessed by members of the public via the eHealth website and the "Doctor Search" function of the eHealth mobile app.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson appealed to eligible members of the public, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated early for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the chance of infection for themselves and their family members, as well as to reduce critical cases and deaths.
Moreover, Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres (CMCTRs) located in the 18 districts will arrange special sessions to provide government-subsidised Chinese medicine (CM) out-patient services on February 18 and 19 (see table 2 below). Meanwhile, the CM out-patient services will also be enhanced before and after the Lunar New Year holidays to meet public demand (February 16, 20 and 21). Patients may make an appointment either by telephone during service hours, through the eHealth mobile app or through the "18 CM Clinics" mobile app (applicable to patients who have registered for 18 CMCTRs service).
Table 1
FMC service arrangements for the Lunar New Year holidays (February 17 to 19)
| Region | FMCs | Address | General Enquiry | Telephone Booking |
| Hong Kong Island | Aberdeen Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen | 2555 0381 | 3543 5011 |
| Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan | 2560 0211 | 3157 0077 | |
| Wan Chai Violet Peel Family Medicine Clinic | LG/F, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai | 3553 3116 | 3157 0000 | |
| *Kennedy Town Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 45 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town | 2817 3215 | 3543 5088 | |
| Kowloon | Kwun Tong Family Medicine Integrated Centre | UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong | 2389 0331 | 3157 0687 |
| Nam Cheong Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan | 3742 3876 | 3543 5795 | |
| Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin | 2354 2267 | 3157 0118 | |
| San Po Kong Robert Black Family Medicine Clinic | 600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong | 2383 3311 | 3157 0113 | |
| Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei | 2272 2400 | 3157 0880 | |
| New Territories | Lek Yuen Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin | 2692 8730 | 3157 0972 |
| North District Family Medicine Integrated Centre | 3/F, North District Community Health Centre Building, 3 Wai Wo Street, Sheung Shui | 2957 5186 | 3157 0965 | |
| Tai Po Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po | 2664 2039 | 3157 0906 | |
| Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O | 2191 1083 | 3157 0660 | |
| Tsuen Wan Lady Trench Family Medicine Clinic | 213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan | 2614 4789 | 3157 0107 | |
| Tuen Mun Family Medicine Clinic | 11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun | 2452 9111 | 3543 0886 | |
| Yuen Long Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 269 Castle Peak Road (Yuen Long), Yuen Long | 2443 8511 | 3543 5007 | |
| #Ha Kwai Chung Family Medicine Clinic | 77 Lai Cho Road, Kwai Chung | 3651 5411 | 3157 0100 | |
| *North Lantau Family Medicine Integrated Centre (North Lantau Hospital) | 3/F, North Lantau Hospital, 8 Chung Yan Road, Tung Chung, Lantau |
3467 7374 | 3157 0106 |
* Will provide clinic services on February 19
Service hours: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Table 2
Service arrangements of 18 Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres for the Lunar New Year holidays (February 18 and 19)
| Region | 18 CMCTRs | Address | Telephone number for booking/enquiry | Service hours |
| Hong Kong Island | Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Central & Western District) | 1/F, Hawkins Wing and Yeo Wing, Tung Wah Hospital, 12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan | 2589 4700 | February 18 9am - 1pm February 19 9am - 1pm |
| Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Eastern District) | Lower 4th Floor, West Wing, Specialist Out-patient Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan | 3197 2000 | February 18 9am - 1pm February 19 9am - 1pm |
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| The Hong Kong Tuberculosis Association - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Southern District) | 2/F, Aberdeen Jockey Club Clinic, 10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen | 2580 8158 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| The Hong Kong Tuberculosis Association - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Wan Chai District) | 2/F, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai | 3553 3238 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| Kowloon | Pok Oi Hospital - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Kowloon City District) | Unit 401-412, Po Man House, Oi Man Estate, Ho Man Tin | 2193 7000 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
| Christian Family Service Centre - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Kwun Tong District) | 4/F, Ngau Tau Kok Jockey Club Clinic, 60 Ting On Street, Ngau Tau Kok | 3583 4114 (Government- subsidised Services) 3107 4113 (General Enquiry) |
February 19 9am - 4pm |
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| Yan Chai Hospital - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Sham Shui Po District) | 1/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po | 2194 9911 | February 18 9am - 1pm February 19 9am - 1pm |
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| The Hong Kong Buddhist Association - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Wong Tai Sin District) | G/F & M/F, Block C, Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital, 10 Heng Lam Street, Lok Fu | 2338 3103 | February 19 9am - 5pm |
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| Pok Oi Hospital - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Yau Tsim Mong District) | 9/F, Block R, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30 Gascoigne Road, Jordan | 2618 7200 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| New Territories | Yan Oi Tong - The University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Islands District) | 1/F, Block 2, Tung Chung Health Centre, No. 6 Fu Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island | 3188 5383 | February 19 8am - 1pm; 2pm - 6pm |
| Yan Chai Hospital - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Kwai Tsing District) | G/F, Ha Kwai Chung Polyclinic & Special Education Services Centre, 77 Lai Cho Road, Kwai Chung | 2370 2216 | February 18 9am - 1pm February 19 9am - 1pm |
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| HKFTU Workers' Medical Clinics - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (North District) | 7/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling | 2670 2130 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| Haven of Hope - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Sai Kung District) | 6/F, Ambulatory Care Block, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, No 2 Po Ning Lane, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O | 2701 1020 | February 19 9am - 12.30pm; 2pm - 5.30pm |
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| Pok Oi Hospital - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Sha Tin District) | G/F, Sha Tin (Tai Wai) Clinic, 2 Man Lai Road, Tai Wai, Sha Tin | 2479 2126 | February 18 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
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| United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Tai Po District) | G/F, Block J, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, 11 Chuen On Road, Tai Po | 2663 0004 | February 19 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 6pm |
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| Yan Chai Hospital - Hong Kong Baptist University Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Tsuen Wan District) | 4/F, Block C, Yan Chai Hospital, 7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan | 2416 0303 | February 18 9am - 1pm February 19 9am - 1pm |
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| Yan Oi Tong - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Tuen Mun District) | 5/F, Yan Oi Polyclinic, 6 Tuen Lee Street, Tuen Mun | 2430 1309 | February 18 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 6pm |
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| Pok Oi Hospital - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Clinic cum Training and Research Centre (Yuen Long District) | 3/F, Madam Yung Fung Shee Health Centre, 26 Sai Ching Street, Yuen Long | 2478 5769 | February 18 9am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm |
Ends/Friday, February 13, 2026
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