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Hong Kong has about 1.9 doctors per 1000 people, which is the same ratio as in Taiwan. [10] Of the over 14,600 doctors in Hong Kong, about 60% work in private practice and the remaining 40% work in the public service. [11] The majority of doctors in Hong Kong, graduated from one of the 2 local medical schools.
The Department of Health, under the Health Bureau, is the health adviser of Hong Kong government and an executive arm in health legislation and policy. Its main role is to safeguard the health of the community through promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services in Hong Kong. [ 8 ]
The authority is funded primarily by Hong Kong Government subvention, which amounted to HK$42.5 billion for 2012–2013, equating to over 90% of the authority's total income. Its other incomes include hospital and clinic fees and charges, donations, and investment. [5]
Map of total public and private health expenditure per person (see year above map). [1] This article includes 2 lists of countries of the world and their total expenditure on health per capita. Total expenditure includes both public and private expenditures. See also: Health spending as percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by country.
This changed with reforms to Hong Kong's healthcare system in the late 1980s. In October 1987, Governor David Wilson officially announced the government's intention to establish a new, semi-independent Hospital Authority , which would be administered by a new Hospital Services Department (HSD). [ 1 ]
The Health Bureau (Chinese: 醫務衞生局) is a policy bureau of the Government of Hong Kong. They are responsible for the health portfolios. The agency was established on 1 July 2022. The current (since 1 July 2022) Secretary for Health is Professor Lo Chung-mau. [1]
Medical Missionary Hospital Hong Kong, 1843–1853; Seamen's Hospital, 1843–1873; Government Civil Hospital, c. 1849 –1937; Sai Ying Pun Hospital 1937–1978; Lock Hospital, 1858–1894 – venereal diseases hospital; Cheung Chau Fong Bin Hospital, 1872–1988; Royal Naval Hospital, 1873–1949; British Military Hospital, Hong Kong, 1907–1996
This suggestion was welcomed by Hong Kong medical experts. [6] Deputy health director Leung Pak-yin became the first controller of the CHP on 1 April 2004. [7] The initial operations of the centre were supported by a HK$500 million donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. [8] The centre officially commenced operation on 1 June 2004. [9]