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Written by: Zheng Cuibi
2020-12-06 11:27
Last update date: 2020-12-06 11:28
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, published a blog today (6th) stating that the Central and Western District Council has recently been consulted and supported for the location of the district health center. At present, the location of 10 districts in Hong Kong has been implemented.
The government is also reviewing proposals for transitional "District Health Stations" in 11 districts, with a view to starting the service of "District Health Stations" in 2021.
The picture shows the Kwai Tsing District Health Centre.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Chen Zhaoshi said that the government's investment in medical and health resources is never soft.
Regarding district health centres, apart from the health centres currently in use in Kwai Tsing District, the Government has also recently consulted the Central and Western District Council on site selection and received support. Therefore, the site selection of health centres in 10 districts has been implemented. It is Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Wan Chai, Eastern District, Yau Tsim Mong, Kwun Tong, Tai Po, Sai Kung, North District and Central and Western District.
Among them, Sham Shui Po and Wong Tai Sin districts have already awarded operating service contracts in September.
The government is also reviewing proposals for transitional "District Health Stations" in 11 districts, with a view to starting the service of "District Health Stations" in 2021.
Chen Zhaoshi said that the government will study the establishment of a public-private collaboration pilot program for regional health centers. Through the center’s chronic disease screening program, it will provide subsidies for members of regional health centers suffering from diabetes or hypertension to diagnose and treat their chronic diseases with online doctors. Strengthen the measures for the treatment of chronic diseases in the community and relieve the pressure on the public medical system.
The picture shows the situation of health centers in Kwai Tsing District.
(Profile picture / Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Starting from 2021-22, a database for individual uncommon diseases will be gradually established.
In addition, she said that in order to strengthen support for patients with uncommon diseases, the HA will gradually establish a database and information platform for individual uncommon diseases from 2021-22. Carry out the case manager plan and enhance the diagnostic ability of uncommon diseases by strengthening genomics tests.
At the same time, new research on uncommon diseases under the Medical and Health Research Fund will be launched, and the government will continue to provide funding for related research.
The number of members of the Kwai Tsing District Health Center is lower than expected. Large-scale outreach is expected to reach the public
The service volume of Kwai Tsing District Health Centers is lower
Kwai Tsing District Health Center served less than 30,000 people in the first October of operation, reaching only 60% of the target
The government invites non-government organizations to operate "District Health Stations" for a period of three years. Applications are available before mid-November
Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin District Health Center, St. James' Settlement and Anglican Welfare Association won the bid
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