Policy Address

Healthcare Manpower Development

228. Last year, the Policy Address announced the plan to establish a third medical school. Over the past year, the Task Group on New Medical School has completed an overall assessment of the proposals prepared by expert advisors and is conducting a detailed study of the funding arrangements and financial sustainability of the proposals. The task group will make its final recommendation to the Government by the end of this year.

229. We will support the hosting of national or international medical and healthcare conferences in Hong Kong. The HA will also launch a Talent Chain Project to build a collaborative platform integrating clinical services, teaching and research.