The Health Bureau, the Department of Health and The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK) jointly held a kick-off ceremony for the “Creating Health Values of Chinese Medicine” event series, with the CMHHK also hosting its first educational event.

Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau and Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam attended the ceremony.

Prof Lo said the event series demonstrates the Government's commitment to advancing the cultural inheritance of Chinese Medicine (CM), as set out in the Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint. Built on cross-institutional and cross-sectoral collaboration, it aims to facilitate citizens' understanding of the advantages of CM services and disseminate knowledge on the uses of CM for disease prevention and treatment.

He added that the series showcases the missions of both the CMHHK and the Government Chinese Medicines Testing Institute (GCMTI) in fostering health values.

“In collaboration with the industry and relevant stakeholders, they will promote CM culture and knowledge, the adoption of CM approaches in daily living, and the use of CM services to members of the public through diverse activities, with a view to strengthening public confidence in and recognition of CM.” 

Following the kick-off ceremony, a number of representatives from the CM sector and schools participated in keynote sessions and a panel discussion.

Future events in the series will involve lectures, exhibitions and community activities.