The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is set to launch two strategic treatment programmes for stroke and lower back pain next week, with bookings opening on Wednesday.Bian Zhaoxiang, the hospital’s chief executive, told reporters on Wednesday that the two treatments were part of 23 special disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of the institution’s strategic development plan to meet healthcare needs and promote the competitive advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).“traditional Chinese medicine shows a clear advantage in the clinical treatment of stroke and lower back pain, and there is a strong demand from these patients,” he said.
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Hong Kong’s Chinese medicine hospital to launch stroke, back pain programmes next week
Hong Kong's Chinese Medicine Hospital will launch new treatment programmes for stroke and lower back pain next week, with bookings opening on Wednesday. This initiative is part of a five-year strategic development plan to introduce 23 special disease programmes.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-22 · 10:51 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Chinese Medicine Hospital will launch new treatment programmes for stroke and lower back pain next week, with bookings opening on Wednesday. This initiative is part of a five-year strategic development plan to introduce 23 special disease programmes. According to Chief Executive Bian Zhaoxiang, these programmes aim to address healthcare needs and highlight the strengths of traditional Chinese medicine. He stated that traditional Chinese medicine has demonstrated clear clinical advantages in treating stroke and lower back pain, and there is significant patient demand for these therapies.
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There is a strong demand from patients for TCM treatments for stroke and back pain.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine shows a clear advantage in treating stroke and lower back pain.
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These treatments are part of 23 special disease programs to be rolled out over five years.
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Bookings for the new programs will open on Wednesday.
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