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

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Leopold ChenJanuary 31, 2026 at 07:38 AM

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Hong Kong's health minister, Lo Chung-mau, aims to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance to expedite the Medical Council's complaint handling process. The amendment, expected to be tabled in February and implemented in April, will review the council's membership structure and introduce measures to speed up complaint resolution. This initiative follows criticism of the council's handling of a case involving paediatrician Sit Sou-chi, where a significant procedural delay led to the initial termination of proceedings. The case, involving allegations of a medical blunder resulting in a child's cerebral palsy and quadriplegia, sparked public outrage and calls for reform. While some advocate for increasing the number of lay members on the council, the health minister has cautioned against arbitrarily doing so.

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