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Lo Chung-mau

The latest news and updates on Lo Chung-mau, a distinguished Hong Kong surgeon and government official. Known for his pioneering work in adult right lobe living donor liver transplantation, which revolutionised global practice, he previously served as Hospital Chief Executive at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital and held prominent roles in hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation at Queen Mary Hospital and The University of Hong Kong. Appointed in July 2022, his current responsibilities include enhancing Hong Kong’s healthcare services, promoting medical innovation, and integrating the Greater Bay Area for health initiatives. He is also a recipient of China’s First-class State Scientific and Technological Progress Award.

Lo Chung-mau

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors

For a city with a strong reputation for reinvention, focusing on medical technology is a logical step for economic growth and patient care.

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Hong Kong boosts e-cigarette ban awareness in mainland China before ‘golden week’

Maisy Ho remembered as dedicated philanthropist and community servant

Hong Kong Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau praises her ‘profound dedication to community service’ and for caring for underprivileged.

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Health chief hails tobacco control efforts as smoking rate falls to 8.5%

Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.

Hong Kong committed to helping mainland China’s health standards ‘go global’

Health minister Lo Chung-mau also hails city’s first time hosting of China Chest Pain Centres Congress as occasion of ‘great significance’.

Editorial | Medical Council reform must prioritise the public interest

It's well within reason for Hongkongers to expect accountability from a body tasked with registering and licensing medical practitioners.

Hong Kong seeks to replace, not punish, underperforming Medical Council members

Health chief Lo Chung-mau also rules out rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by council.

Funding cuts trigger calls for help on jobs from Hong Kong’s physiotherapists

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association alarmed by hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs despite rising demand for services.

After boost from viral dance challenge, Chinese medicine firm’s shares languish

Slumping profits at Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical have dragged the shares to about HK$7 in December 2025 from HK$15.62 in December 2022.

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

Hong Kong ombudsman slams Medical Council’s ‘excessively long’ complaints system

Investigation also finds system plagued by persistent backlog of cases, with 895 complaints still pending as of last December.

Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warns against ‘arbitrarily’ adding non-professional members to watchdog.

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Hong Kong public hospital pricing reform slashes less urgent A&E visits by 24%

Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives.

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

Health minister says plan underpins city’s contribution to national strategy of bringing healing powers of Chinese medicine to the world.

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

Hong Kong to focus on mental health support after fire, seek smoking ban at sites

City leader John Lee says all of society ‘emanating sadness’, while labour chief vows government will push for ban on smoking at construction sites.

Editorial | Hospital fee reform must balance social fairness with budgetary needs

While standard X-ray services at public hospitals will remain free, the pricing overhaul must be watched closely to avoid unintended harm.

Hong Kong Medical Council overturns decision to end inquiry into alleged blunder

Panel ended inquiry last month into Dr Sit Sou-chi, who was accused of delaying treatment that left child with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.

Editorial | HKUST medical school can make a difference as the population ages

A third medical school that promotes medical innovation and scientific research will also enhance the city’s global competitiveness.

HKUST pledges to invest more than HK$7 billion into third medical school project

Plans include a HK$2 billion complex at the university’s Clear Water Bay campus ahead of a long-term site in the Northern Metropolis by 2034.

What must Hong Kong’s new medical school focus on to succeed?

Experts weigh in after government’s announcement that HKUST, with strong strategic and financial position, will operate city’s third medical school.

HKUST to run Hong Kong’s third medical school on ‘strategic’, ‘financial’ merits

After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.

Editorial | Revision to Hong Kong mortuary fee plan shows alertness to public sentiment

Responding to a public outcry, authorities have arrived at a more sensible solution to address the space constraints in the city’s mortuaries.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Letters | Hong Kong must overhaul its Medical Council to shore up public trust

Readers discuss criticism over the council’s handling of medical complaints, the significance of a functioning legislature, and putting the emergency alert system to better use.

Editorial | Hong Kong shares its public health bona fides with global investors

Letters | Hong Kong must overhaul its Medical Council to shore up public trust