Globally, we are facing an increasing trend in total population as well as that in longevity in life, and Hong Kong is no exception to the rule. However, population increase and ageing do come with extra challenges to the society, especially on health related issues which would further add to the burden on health service demands. HKCFP is pleased to see the Government’s determination to strengthen primary health care services to address the needs of the population in the recent Policy Address. In the first week of January 2019, I attended the 2019-20 Budget Consultation Meeting organised by the Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan. In the meeting, I welcomed the government’s new concepts of setting up District Health Centres which are intended to provide service hubs in the districts for a spectrum of prevention and treatment activities so that the clinical services coordinated and provided by the family doctors in the localities would be further strengthened.
