Hong Kong has entered a new era in healthcare with the historic launch of its first dedicated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) facility on December 12, 2025. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong commenced operations through a carefully structured phased approach that will progressively expand services throughout its initial year.
The institution will initially offer outpatient and day-patient services before fully activating six specialized TCM departments: internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics and traumatology, and acupuncture and moxibustion. Beyond these core services, the hospital will implement twelve specialized disease management programs targeting conditions such as age-related degenerative diseases and post-stroke rehabilitation.
Employing an innovative public-private partnership framework, the hospital operates under the management and maintenance leadership of Hong Kong Baptist University. This collaborative model enables the provision of three distinct treatment modalities: pure TCM therapies, TCM-led integrated care, and comprehensive Chinese-Western medical integration.
Chief Executive Bian Zhaoxiang emphasized the institution’s multifaceted mission, stating the hospital will serve as a critical hub for advanced medical services, professional talent cultivation, and international exchange initiatives. This strategic positioning aims to establish Hong Kong as a global center for TCM excellence while providing patients with diverse treatment options that blend traditional and modern medical approaches.