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Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

1 month ago02 mins

Hong Kong has launched its first-ever blueprint for the Chinese medicine sector’s development, with authorities seeking to raise the competence of practitioners and product standards as part of efforts to enhance the industry’s status. The “Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint” was unveiled by the government on Thursday and covers five key categories: services; the profession itself;…

Editorial | Hong Kong’s telehealth market must put patient welfare front and centre

Cs news5 months ago03 mins

Online medical consultations expanded during the pandemic, especially for the elderly. Like with online classes and working from home, they helped to limit exposure to the coronavirus in the community. But the telehealth market remains in its early stages. The Consumer Council recently reviewed Hong Kong’s telehealth services in a survey that included 840 consumers,…