Secretary for Health to lead delegation to Beijing tomorrow to attend World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026

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     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, will lead a delegation to Beijing tomorrow (October 16) to attend the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 to be held for two consecutive days starting from October 17, fostering international exchanges and co-operation in the field of traditional medicine.

     During his stay in Beijing, Professor Lo will also meet with senior officials of the National Health Commission, the National Medical Products Administration and the Beijing Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine to introduce to them the latest developments in various healthcare policies in Hong Kong.

     Members of the Hong Kong delegation include the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, and the Controller-designate for Medical Products Regulation, Mr Li Zili, as well as representatives of the Health Bureau, the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority. The Hospital Chief Executive of The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, Professor Bian Zhaoxiang, will also join the delegation for the conference.

     Professor Lo will return to Hong Kong on October 18. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Health, Dr Cecilia Fan, will be the Acting Secretary for Health.

Ends/Thursday, October 15, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:00

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