Chinese medicine practice to be integrated

Hong Kong Government News
Hong Kong, 11 August 2005

Integrating Chinese medicine practice with the mainstream healthcare system is the Government's long-term goal, Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare & Food Carrie Yau says.
Opening the International Conference & Exhibition on the Modernisation of Chinese Medicine & Health Products today, Mrs Yau said Hong Kong has the unique ability to become the region's Chinese medicine development hub due to its close Mainland ties.

Chinese medicine capital "With well-established brand names and products of Chinese medicine, the strong scientific and technological support from local institutes, and the management and marketing

 expertise of our enterprises, Hong Kong is well placed to capitalise on the rising global demand for modernised Chinese medicine and health products," she said.

The Government is committed to creating a favourable environment for the industry by launching a series of initiatives, such as the establishment of a comprehensive regulatory framework, provision of formal tertiary education in Chinese medicine practice and pharmacy, and promotion of research activities. 

"It is our long-term goal to integrate Chinese medicine practice with the mainstream healthcare system," Mrs Yau said. 

International event
The event, now in its third year, is jointly run by the Trade Development Council and the Modernised Chinese Medicine International Association.

 It runs from August 11 to 15, with 200 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Taiwan, the US and the Mainland showcasing a range of Chinese medicine and health supplements, the latest healthcare and treatment methods and the results of new research and technology. 

The exhibition is open to industry representatives on the first two days, and will be open to the public from August 13 to 15. An educational corner has been set up to educate the public on Chinese medicine. Click here to read details of the exhibition.