LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre (with photos)
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21) to learn about the hospital's clinical services, operational model and latest developments.
Accompanied by the Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Professor John Chai, the Vice-Chancellor and President of the CUHK, Professor Dennis Lo, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the CUHK, Professor Patrick Yung, and the Chief Executive Officer of the CUHKMC, Dr Chung Kin-lai, Members gained an understanding of the development of the CUHK, its Faculty of Medicine and the CUHKMC, as well as the synergy of their tripartite partnership at the History Gallery.
Members toured the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, the Endoscopy Centre and the Day Surgery Centre; and they were presented with the surgical robotic system designed by the CUHK team. Members noted that the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre delivered comprehensive rehabilitation services catering to both elite athletes and the general public, and observed the application of advanced equipment such as the gait analysis system and exoskeleton. Members also learnt how medical innovations developed by the CUHK were being applied in advanced endoscopic surgeries at the Endoscopy Centre.
Members noted the hospital's adoption of medical technology, including the use of surgical robotic system to successfully complete more than 130 urological surgeries. The system is specifically optimised for performing procedures within the narrow confines of the pelvic cavity. The clinical data indicates that the system contributes to reduced postoperative complications and accelerated recovery. Moreover, the hospital has introduced the Unity MR-Linac system, one of only two such systems in Hong Kong, to deliver high-precision radiotherapy to cancer patients.
Members then received a briefing from the representatives of the CUHKMC on the latest situation of the hospital. They noted that the hospital had been proactively introducing measures on generating revenue and managing costs. Members also exchanged views with the representatives of the CUHKMC on how to continuously improve the the CUHKMC's financial and operational situations.
A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Health Services participated in the visit.
Ends/Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:00
Issued at HKT 18:00
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