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Lo Chung-mau

The latest news and updates on Lo Chung-mau, a distinguished Hong Kong surgeon and government official. Known for his pioneering work in adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, which revolutionised global practice, he previously served as Hospital Chief Executive at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and held prominent roles in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation at Queen Mary Hospital and The University of Hong Kong. Appointed in July 2022, his current responsibilities include enhancing Hong Kong’s healthcare services, promoting medical innovation, and integrating the Greater Bay Area for health initiatives. He is also a recipient of China’s First-class State Scientific and Technological Progress Award.

Lo Chung-mau

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

Hong Kong ombudsman slams Medical Council’s ‘excessively long’ complaints system

Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Hong Kong public hospital pricing reform slashes less urgent A&E visits by 24%

Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

Health minister says plan underpins city’s contribution to national strategy of bringing healing powers of Chinese medicine to the world.

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

Hong Kong to focus on mental health support after fire, seek smoking ban at sites

City leader John Lee says all of society ‘emanating sadness’, while labour chief vows government will push for ban on smoking at construction sites.

Editorial | Hospital fee reform must balance social fairness with budgetary needs

While standard X-ray services at public hospitals will remain free, the pricing overhaul must be watched closely to avoid unintended harm.

Hong Kong Medical Council overturns decision to end inquiry into alleged blunder

Panel ended inquiry last month into Dr Sit Sou-chi, who was accused of delaying treatment that left child with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.

Editorial | HKUST medical school can make a difference as the population ages

A third medical school that promotes medical innovation and scientific research will also enhance the city’s global competitiveness.

HKUST pledges to invest more than HK$7 billion into third medical school project

Plans include a HK$2 billion complex at the university’s Clear Water Bay campus ahead of a long-term site in the Northern Metropolis by 2034.

What must Hong Kong’s new medical school focus on to succeed?

Experts weigh in after government’s announcement that HKUST, with strong strategic and financial position, will operate city’s third medical school.

HKUST to run Hong Kong’s third medical school on ‘strategic’, ‘financial’ merits

After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.

Editorial | Revision to Hong Kong mortuary fee plan shows alertness to public sentiment

Responding to a public outcry, authorities have arrived at a more sensible solution to address the space constraints in the city’s mortuaries.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Hong Kong must overhaul its Medical Council to shore up public trust

Readers discuss criticism over the council’s handling of medical complaints, the significance of a functioning legislature, and putting the emergency alert system to better use.

Hong Kong extending free public hospital mortuary use to 28 days after outcry

Government revises new arrangement after considering public opinion and stakeholder feedback, with charges kicking in from fifth week after death.

Hong Kong health authorities face pressure over alleged blunder case’s 15-year delay

Ombudsman announces launch of probe into procedures by secretariat under Department of Health’s Boards and Councils Office for complaints.

Hong Kong health chief eyes Medical Council overhaul after botched inquiry

Official statistics show that more than 60 per cent of the complaint cases took longer than the target of two years to resolve.

Hong Kong Medical Council to review termination of paediatric blunder inquiry

November 22 review comes in light of related case report that had not been presented to inquiry panel during last hearing.

‘Ruined his life’: 15-year fight for justice after son’s Hong Kong hospital ordeal

Couple’s battle for accountability over alleged blunder which left their son disabled goes on as inquiry into doctor is halted.

Hong Kong probes Medical Council after paediatric inquiry axed over 8-year delay

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau orders account of the mechanism in handling complaint investigations and disciplinary inquiries.

Sixfold surge in flu outbreaks at Hong Kong schools as 13 severe cases reported

Health officials renew flu vaccination calls after three severe flu cases on consecutive days.

Hong Kong to look for early lung cancer signs with new AI screening tools

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also says medical fee waiver scheme will be expanded to cover up to 2 million residents.

Hong Kong studying financial proposals for city’s third medical school: minister

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also says authorities have already assessed curriculum and recruitment plans by the three universities.

Hong Kong authorities eye fast-track approval option for life-saving drugs

Health official says current mechanism can approve drugs within 150 days, but authorities hope to bring it down to 100 days.

Hong Kong authorities brush off concerns over flu vaccine for pregnant women

Doctors will assess group before injections, authorities say in response to worries over Sinovac’s jab being offered in vaccine programme.

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

Letters | Hong Kong must overhaul its Medical Council to shore up public trust