The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong Bill was gazetted on February 14, 2025, aiming to protect the exclusive use of the 'The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong' title and ensure equal status for the hospital. The bill prohibits unauthorized use, includes technical amendments, and sets up a public-private partnership hospital to commence by December 2025.
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On February 14, 2025, the bill The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong Bill was gazetted in LegCo.
This bill aims to protect the exclusive use of the title 'The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong', commonly referred to as CMHHK, and ensure that the hospital enjoys the same status and benefits as other healthcare facilities in Hong Kong.
The bill prohibits unauthorized use of the CMHHK title and associations, and includes technical amendments to various enactments to facilitate the hospital's operation, including provisions related to employees' rights and benefits, exemptions or exceptions, and defences.
The bill is about setting up the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, which is planned to commence services by December 2025.
This hospital will operate under a public-private partnership model and will be guided by principles that include serving as the flagship institution for Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong, promoting CM services, education, and research, and collaborating with stakeholders both locally and internationally.
The bill also seeks to develop a specific regulatory regime for CM-led hospitals, initially introducing minimal and essential amendments to relevant enactments to ensure smooth operations for CMHHK.
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