Secretary for Health meets with Ministry of Health Singapore delegation (with photos)
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Professor Lo welcomed the delegation and introduced the strategies of CM development in Hong Kong to them. Professor Lo said, "The National 15th Five-Year Plan Outline calls for advancing the inheritance and innovation of CM and promoting its global expansion. The Chief Executive is leading the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in formulating a five-year plan with a view to comprehensively and proactively aligning with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. In the field of healthcare, leveraging Hong Kong's advantages under the 'one country, two systems' framework to facilitate CM to go global will constitute a key element.
"The HKSAR Government has long been actively promoting CM development, and initial progress has already been achieved, including the release of the first Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint last year, and the launch of the two flagship projects for CM development, namely The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK) and the permanent premises of the Government Chinese Medicines Testing Institute (GCMTI). These measures will further consolidate Hong Kong's role as a bridgehead for the global expansion of CM, and thereby fostering wider recognition and application of CM worldwide."
At the meeting, Hong Kong representatives introduced the policy directions of the Blueprint, the regulatory framework for CM, CM and integrated Chinese-Western medicine (ICWM) services, as well as the mission and functions of CMHHK and the GCMTI. The Singapore delegation shared an overview of the current CM development in Singapore.
The two sides also discussed topics including the CM service model, the clinical practice of ICWM, and the experiences of the two places in implementing CM policies. Professor Lo emphasised, "CM is not only an integral part of Hong Kong's healthcare system, but also plays an increasingly crucial role in different levels of healthcare services around the globe. We look forward to continuing to exchange experiences with international partners to jointly promote CM development, further leveraging its value and role in improving global health."
Representatives of the Health Bureau, the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority and CMHHK also attended the meeting.
Ends/Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:24
Issued at HKT 18:24
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