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Promotional activities on Chinese medicine launched (With photos)
A variety of educational and publicity programmes aimed at promoting public
understanding of Chinese medicine and its wider use in the community was
launched today (November 24).
Officiating at the "Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China - Hong
Kong Programme" launching ceremony were the Vice-Minister of Health and
Director-General of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM),
Dr Wang Guoqiang, and the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow.
In his speech, Dr Wang said the theme of the campaign is "Inheriting and
promoting the fine tradition of Chinese medicine and culture, sharing good
health in harmony." It was organised by 17 Mainland government bodies including
the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM). The
nation-wide campaign will last for three years across the Mainland.
The Hong Kong programme will enable the local community to gain a better
understanding on Chinese medicine and will be beneficial to its development, he
added.
Also officiating at the ceremony, Dr Chow said more than 50 activities will be
held in the coming five weeks by the Food and Health Bureau, Department of
Health in collaboration with some 40 organisations and bodies in the Chinese
medicine sector.
All the activities are non-profit-making and will be provided free to members of
the public or the Chinese medicine sector. These include free consultation by
Chinese medicine practitioners, symposiums and seminars for the trade.
Dr Chow expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Health, SATCM and relevant
Mainland bodies for their invaluable support. He also thanked the Chinese
Medicine Council of Hong Kong, Hospital Authority, schools of Chinese medicine
of local universities and the Chinese medicine sector for their contribution in
lining up activities for the public.
He noted that the Government has been committed to the development of Chinese
medicine in Hong Kong, including the setup of Chinese medicine clinics in public
hospitals, training of professionals and regulating Chinese medicine, to cater
for the needs of the general public.
Other officiating guests included the Director of Health, Dr PY Lam, Chairman of
the Hospital Authority, Mr Anthony Wu, and Chairman of the Chinese Medicine
Council, Mr Fan Chor-ho.
Following the ceremony, the guest party toured two mobile vehicles on Chinese
medicine and saw for themselves the free consultation provided by Chinese
medicine practitioners at the venue.
A series of activities will be held under the programme until December 31 in
various locations in Hong Kong. Highlight activities include 'Symposium on
global development in Chinese medicine', 'China-Hong Kong heart-to-heart
carnival on Chinese medicines', visits to elderly homes, free consultation by
Chinese medicine practitioners as well as symposiums and seminars.
Information on the "Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China - Hong
Kong Programme" can be obtained at the DH website www.dh.gov.hk.
Ends/Saturday, November 24, 2007
Issued at HKT 13:31
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