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Hong Kong’s Chinese medicine hospital to launch stroke, back pain programmes next week

Two treatments part of 23 disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of strategic plan to meet healthcare needs and promote TCM

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The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong in Pak Shing Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang
A TCM practitioner carries out moxibustion therapy on a patient. Photo: Edmond So
(From left) Hospital deputy chief executive Dr Lau Chun-wing, chief executive Bian Zhaoxiang, chairman Wong Kwai-huen, and deputy chief executive Cheung Chun-hoi. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Emily Hung

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is set to launch two strategic treatment programmes for stroke and lower back pain next week, with bookings opening on Wednesday.

Bian Zhaoxiang, the hospital’s chief executive, told reporters on Wednesday that the two treatments were part of 23 special disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of the institution’s strategic development plan to meet healthcare needs and promote the competitive advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

“Traditional Chinese medicine shows a clear advantage in the clinical treatment of stroke and lower back pain, and there is a strong demand from these patients,” he said.

“We also found that a multidisciplinary approach integrating Chinese and Western medicine really helps these patients achieve better treatment outcomes.”

Bian stopped short of revealing the exact quota for the programmes, but said the hospital had sufficient capacity to meet demand and would make adjustments if necessary.

He added that 10 more programmes, ranging from fertility treatment to therapy for developmental delays, would be rolled out this year, while the rest would be launched over the next four years.

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