Policy Address

178.         The Chinese Medicine Development Committee was established last year.  The Chinese medicine sector generally agrees that Hong Kong needs and stands ready to develop a Chinese medicine hospital to provide Chinese medicine in-patient services.  This will also help enhance the professional training and standards of Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong.  The Government has decided to reserve a site in Tseung Kwan O, originally earmarked for private hospital development, to set up a Chinese medicine hospital.

179.         Regarding the voluntary Health Protection Scheme, the Food and Health Bureau is formulating recommendations in light of the consultant’s advice, overseas experience and local situation.  The Government will consult the public later this year on specific implementation proposals, including exploring the provision of tax breaks to encourage people to purchase health insurance.

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