Lu Chongmao
Lu Chongmao is a prominent figure in Hong Kong's healthcare sector, currently serving as the Secretary for Food and Health. He is known for his leadership during critical health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been involved in various healthcare reforms and initiatives aimed at improving public health services and infrastructure.
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Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Food and Health, was invited to assist in modifying the regulations related to smoking in public health.
聞風筆動：勞福醫衛局「雙劍合璧」 地盤吸煙擬變定額罰款 ／文：李先知 - 20260204 - 觀點 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-02-03
Lu Chongmao emphasized the need for reforms in the medical profession and proposed legislative changes to set deadlines for expert reports.
《醫生註冊條例》修訂擬2月交立法會審議 盧寵茂：考慮賦權醫委會定下專家報告時限 (14:26) - 20260131 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2026-01-31Lu Chongmao stated that the healthcare reform has begun to take effect.
港聞 - 20260118 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2026-01-18
Lu Chongmao expressed confidence in the new medical school's strategy and its potential to enhance Hong Kong's medical education.
科大辦醫學院 政府斥資五成25年 目標2028年收50生 消息：初期擬聯合將院啟德實習 - 20251119 - 要聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-19
Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Food and Health, will explain the latest progress on the preparation of the new medical school.
政府將交代籌備新醫學院最新進度 (11:24) - 20251118 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-11-18
Lu Chongmao praised the atmosphere of the forum, noting that over 370 people attended.
立法會選舉｜醫衛界選舉論壇未談公營醫療收費改革 盧寵茂讚論壇氣氛佳 (19:59) - 20251117 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-11-17
The Secretary for Food and Health, Lu Chongmao, expressed concern about the case after it was exposed.
許鴻鵠：醫療投訴機制不及格 立會選舉投票撐改革 - 20251114 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-14
Lu Chongmao stated that the free storage period for bodies has been extended from 3 days to 28 days in response to public opinion.
盧寵茂：公院殮房遺體免費存放期由3天延至28天 李夏茵指新安排料一成遺體需付費 (09:56) - 20251108 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-11-08
Lu Chongmao discussed the financial proposals for a new medical school during a radio program.
盧寵茂：三間擬建醫學院大學財政方案差異大 正檢視成本效益及財政可持續性 (11:55) - 20250926 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-09-26Lu Chongmao is the Secretary for Health who indicated plans for a new medical school.
聞風筆動：第三間醫學院 花落誰家未定案 ／文：李先知 - 20250917 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-09-16
Lu Chongmao emphasized that all vaccines are safe and effective, and that pregnant women have the choice to receive the Sinovac vaccine.
盧寵茂：母嬰健康院會將提供賽諾菲疫苗 重申無證據證明孕婦不能接種科興 (17:10) - 20250915 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-09-15Lu Chongmao responded to the smoking ban proposals, emphasizing the need to address the issue of flavored cigarettes attracting young smokers.
控煙十招通過 吸煙委盼2028禁薄荷煙 自由黨兩修正案遭否決 盧寵茂：非「去得好盡」 - 20250912 - 港聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-09-11
Lu Chongmao discussed the challenges of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasized the importance of quality and safety in medical services.
盧寵茂：遙距醫療難診症非「買外賣」 市民不應只求方便忽視質量安全 (10:29) - 20250823 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-08-23Lu Chongmao mentions that Chikungunya virus infections generally do not lead to severe illness.
基孔肯雅熱入港 局部傳播風險中高 12歲患者曾遊順德 袁國勇籲非必要勿往佛山 - 20250803 - 要聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-08-02
Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Food and Health, announced plans for a new medical school in Hong Kong.
盧寵茂：第三所醫學院建議書料施政報告前提交特首 擬取錄50學生 非本地生或佔三分一 (12:33) - 20250726 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-07-26Health Secretary Lu Chongmao discussed the government's plans regarding obesity and potential sugar tax.
港聞 - 20250710 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-07-10
Lu Chongmao mentioned that frontline doctors in Hong Kong are aware of innovative drugs developed in mainland China that could help patients.
社評：建設醫療創新樞紐 藥監中心放眼長遠 - 20250627 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-26Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Health, stated that he has developed a comprehensive response plan with the medical community.
聞風筆動：21司局長回應夏寶龍講話 各自交代國安工作／文：李先知 - 20250624 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-24
Lu Chongmao discussed the implications of a tariff war potentially evolving into a technology and biological warfare.
盧寵茂：關稅戰倘演變成科技戰、生物戰 本港需確保採購多元化 (19:42) - 20250622 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-06-22Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Health, participated in an interview about the National Security Law.
港聞 - 20250621 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-21
Lu Chongmao warns that reliance on American medical products poses a significant threat to public health.
羅淑佩：要警惕軟對抗或以不同形式出現 當局更嚴謹審批資助 (12:58) - 20250620 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-06-20
Lu Chongmao stated that the health department has launched an investigation following a report.
文字診斷配藥平台 醫委查違守則否 另涉違廣告例 衛署發警告 - 20250602 - 要聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-01
Lu Chongmao pointed out the lack of transparency in private medical service charges during the committee meeting.
私營醫療研支付平台 助比較收費 下一步納療效併發率等 利病人選擇 - 20250525 - 要聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-05-24
Lu Chongmao will attend the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
盧寵茂明日赴日內瓦出席第七十八屆世界衞生大會 (10:41) - 20250517 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-05-17
Lu Chongmao mentioned that the construction of the new building at the United Hospital has been delayed due to various factors including contractor performance.
聯合醫院新大樓料明年中分階段投入服務 盧寵茂：因施工限制及承建商表現不如理想等而延誤 (13:51) - 20250514 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-05-14
Lu Chongmao stated in the Legislative Council that the recent introduction of flavored smoking products is a tactic by tobacco companies to attract a new generation.
立法會首讀控煙措施修例草案 盧寵茂：可「贏健康」不會「輸經濟」 (17:01) - 20250430 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-04-30Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Health, expressed hope to explain the reform content to district councilors.
公營醫療新收費明年起實施 醫衞局辦首場區議會簡介會講解保障病人措施 (17:24) - 20250429 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-04-29
Lu Chongmao, the Secretary for Health, affirmed his commitment to the direction of the healthcare fee adjustment.
港聞 - 20250415 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-04-15
Lu Chongmao indicated that the direction of public hospital fee reform is firm.
盧寵茂指公院收費改革方向堅定 9成資助率、急症室收400元非終點 (14:07) - 20250414 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-04-14
Lu Chongmao discussed the first phase of the public healthcare fee reform set to be implemented next New Year's Day.
港聞 - 20250407 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-04-07
