Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital will offer comprehensive care combining Chinese therapies with Western medicine, nutrition and physiotherapy when it begins phased operations by the year-end.
Speaking on a Sunday radio program, Project Director of the Chinese Medicine Hospital Project Office Cheung Wai-lun highlighted current limitations in standalone Chinese medicine clinics, noting they often “work solo” without multidisciplinary support.
He indicated that the new facility addresses these by developing evidence-based integrated treatment protocols.
“Western doctors may not fully understand Chinese medical approaches, just as Chinese medicine practitioners may not grasp Western medical protocols. Our Chinese Medicine Hospital aims to establish a successful collaborative model bridging both systems,” said Cheung.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will offer general outpatient care, specialist referral clinics, day treatment programs, and inpatient services, according to Hospital Chief Executive Bian Zhaoxiang.
A key feature will be its specialized treatment programs for 23 complex conditions, focusing on challenging cases including infertility and recurrent miscarriage.
Bian referenced research studies showing that specific acupuncture points and herbal formulations can enhance fertility during ovulation.
For patients with recurrent miscarriage, he noted that the Chinese medicine ward will provide herbal medicine, acupuncture, foot baths and massage therapy to help stabilize the pregnancy.
Bian stressed that their treatment methods will combine Chinese and Western medicine.
“We have [diagnostic tools] like X-rays and ultrasound available, with Western medicine colleagues working alongside us, all designed for greater patient convenience,” he added.
Service fees for the hospital will be announced in September. Cheung confirmed that the pricing will be set at reasonable levels.
(Cheng Wong)
