The Government will publish pieces of subsidiary legislation in the Gazette on May 29 to implement the waiver of statutory registration fees for 13 healthcare professions.

The move was announced by the Chief Executive on April 8 as a token of appreciation to healthcare professionals in the fight against COVID-19.

The Government today said the waiver will be valid for three years with effect from July 1.

During the concession period, fees payable in respect of statutory registrations or enrolments for the 13 healthcare professions as well as the fees payable in respect of the issuance or renewal of practising certificates will be waived.

The 13 healthcare professions include doctors, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, midwives, Chinese medicine practitioners, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical laboratory technologists, optometrists, radiographers and chiropractors.

About 125,000 healthcare professionals will benefit from the waiver.