Hong Kong to replace, not punish, underperforming Medical Council members

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Emily HungMarch 15, 2026 at 11:35 AM

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Hong Kong authorities are planning an overhaul of the Medical Council following criticism of lengthy complaint processes, including cases delayed for over a decade. The proposed changes, detailed by Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, will be included in an amendment bill to the Medical Registration Ordinance to be presented to the Legislative Council in the first half of the year. Underperforming Medical Council members will be replaced, but not punished, as they are unpaid volunteers. The government will not impose rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling, but the council will be required to set its own time frames. Civil servants who underperform will be dealt with under existing mechanisms.

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Ombudsman 50% Medical Registration Ordinance 60% Legislative Council 70% Lo Chung-mau ×290% Hong Kong 95% Medical Council ×495%

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