LegCo Panel on Health Services Visits CUHK Medical Centre to Explore Clinical Services and Innovations

LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21) to learn about the hospital's clinical services, operational model and latest developments.

Accompanied by the Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Professor John Chai, the Vice-Chancellor and President of the CUHK, Professor Dennis Lo, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of theCUHK, Professor Patrick Yung, and the Chief Executive Officer of theCUHKMC, Dr Chung Kin-lai, Members gained an understanding of the development of theCUHK, its Faculty of Medicine and theCUHKMC, as well as the synergy of their tripartite partnership at the History Gallery.

Members toured the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, the Endoscopy Centre and the Day Surgery Centre; and they were presented with the surgical robotic system designed by the CUHK team. Members noted that the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre delivered comprehensive rehabilitation services catering to both elite athletes and the general public, and observed the application of advanced equipment such as the gait analysis system and exoskeleton. Members also learnt how medical innovations developed bytheCUHK were being applied in advanced endoscopic surgeries at the Endoscopy Centre.

Members noted the hospital's adoption of medical technology, including the use of surgical robotic system to successfully complete more than 130 urological surgeries. The system is specifically optimised for performing procedures within the narrow confines of the pelvic cavity. The clinical data indicates that the system contributes to reduced postoperative complications and accelerated recovery. Moreover, the hospital has introduced the Unity MR-Linac system, one of only two such systems in Hong Kong, to deliver high-precision radiotherapy to cancer patients.

Members then received a briefing from the representatives of theCUHKMC on the latest situation of the hospital. They noted that the hospital had been proactively introducing measures on generating revenue and managing costs. Members also exchanged views with the representatives of theCUHKMC on how to continuously improve the theCUHKMC's financial and operational situations.

A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Health Services participated in the visit.

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21). Photo shows LegCo Members gaining understanding on the CUHKMC’s surgical robotic system and histotripsy. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21). Photo shows LegCo Members visiting the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21). Photo shows LegCo Members receiving a briefing from a representative of the CUHKMC on the hospital’s situation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21). Photo shows the Chairman of the Panel on Health Services, Dr David Lam (seventh right), the Deputy Chairman of the Panel on Health Services, Professor Chan Wing-kwong (sixth right) and other LegCo members with the representatives of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the CUHKMC in the hospital. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSARG Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments delegation calls on leaders of Sichuan Province

A delegation of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on a national affairs study led by the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, called on the Secretary of the Communist Party of China Sichuan Provincial Committee and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of Sichuan Provincial People's Congress, Mr Wang Xiaohui, this afternoon (April 23).

Vice Governor of the People's Government of Sichuan Province Mr Hu Yun, and the Director of Bureau II of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Chen Jiguang, along with leaders from several provincial-level authorities, also attended.

Mrs Yeung expressed her gratitude to the leaders of the Sichuan Provincial Government for meeting and exchanging views with the delegation. She noted that Chengdu is a major national high-tech industrial base, a technology and innovation centre and a commerce and logistics hub, as well as an important central city in western China. This visit has enabled the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments of the HKSAR Government to understand Chengdu's latest development achievements under the national strategies. The practical achievements that Chengdu showcased in various fields have provided the delegation with valuable reference and inspiration.

The Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments took this precious opportunity to exchange views with relevant departments of the Chengdu Municipal People's Government on the work of Chengdu's 15th five-year plan. The exchange meeting was chaired by member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Chengdu Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Chengdu Municipal People's Government Mr Zhao Jian. The Chengdu Municipal Development and Reform Commission, in the attendance of heads from various authorities, presented the situation of the city's 15th five-year plan covering the economy and informatisation; education; ecology and environment; ports and logistics; commerce; culture, radio, television and tourism; health; sports and science and technology.

In addition, the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments conducted on-site visits to various locations to observe local developments in innovation and technology, the low-altitude economy and the revitalisation of old factory buildings for cultural tourism.

They learned about the city's development journey, overall planning and future blueprint at the Chengdu Planning Exhibition Hall.

In the morning, they also toured the National Supercomputing Center in Chengdu, the first of its kind in the western China, which currently provides computing support to over 30 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Shenzhen for applications including AI, aerospace, new materials and nuclear energy and technology.

The delegation also visited Sichuan Aerofugia Technology Development Company Limited, a leading domestic aircraft enterprise in the low-altitude economy, to learn about the research, development and airworthiness of low-altitude smart aircraft.

Furthermore, they visited Eastern Suburb Memory, an international fashion industrial park in Chengdu. It was built on the site of the former Hongguang Electronic Tube Factory, and has now been turned into a multicultural zone for a variety of cultural activities including music, arts, drama and photography. It hosts a wide range of cultural events and provides employment opportunities for thousands of people.

The Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments tomorrow (April 24) will visit a high-tech industrial development zone and several locations to learn about cultural tourism development, etc.