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DC reform meetings held

The Government held exchange meetings on the theme of improving the district governance system and reforming the District Councils (DCs) at the Central Government Offices today.   Over 80 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were there to exchange views on improving the district governance system and supporting the District Council election.   Chief Executive John Lee noted that it is the first major citywide election after improving the district governance system and reforming the DCs, and is of particular significance.   He said it also marks the final mile for the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” in the district governance structure.   The Chief Executive also noted that the election is of great significance to the good governance and the long-term st
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Health research symposium held

Over 800 medical and healthcare practitioners, academics, researchers, community representatives and the Government took part in the Health Research Symposium 2021 today.   Held with the theme of implementing evidence-based research in the era of COVID-19 and other global health challenges, the hybrid symposium also commemorated the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Health & Medical Research Fund.   Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan said at the symposium’s opening ceremony that the fund successfully consolidated the different funding on health and medical research by the Government over the past 30 years.   “The Health & Medical Research Fund is uniquely positioned as the only local funding platform bridging the gap between benchtop research and clinical translation research findings.   “Its effectiveness derives from its collaborative support to locally based researchers and scientists from academia, frontline medical professionals from all disciplines and non-governmental organisations."       The Food & Health Bureau and the fund have approved over $500 million to support 67 COVID-19 research studies since April 2020. Many of these studies apply cutting-edge technologies to fill the knowledge gaps from bench to bedside to the community and better prepare Hong Kong for the pandemic’s recovery stage.   At the symposium, 20 leading local project teams from various health-related disciplines shared their experiences and outcomes of their projects on combating COVID-19 and preparedness for the next pandemic, and implementing research findings in clinical practice and primary healthcare.   Two categories of special honours, namely Outstanding Project Team on COVID-19 Research Awards and 10th Health & Medical Research Fund Anniversary Awards were presented during the forum.   Additionally, 10 awards were presented to researchers in recognition of their outstanding contributions to health and medical research, and health promotion.   Click here for details.
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