Gov’t opens new health center in Hengqin

The government’s new health center at the Macau New Neighborhood in Hengqin was unveiled Saturday, spanning 1,000 square meters and is staffed by seven medical professionals sourced from the city’s health centers.

According to Health Bureau director Alvis Lo, the team includes two doctors, two nurses, two pharmacists, and one nursing assistant.

Given the nature of cross-border services, specialized training in mainland medical laws and emergency first aid will be provided.

In its initial phase, the center will follow the operational model of the Macau Health Center, offering adult health care, women’s health care, children’s health care, and non-appointment outpatient services.

Lo said it is expected to serve between 60 to 70 patients daily.

For patients needing specialist follow-up, referrals will be made to Conde S. Januário Hospital or Macau Union Hospital.

In emergencies, patients will initially be taken to the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Hengqin Hospital.

Further treatment can be arranged based on the patient’s preferences, including possible transfer back to a hospital in the Macau SAR if feasible.

The Guangdong’s Food and Drug Administration has approved over 290 types of Macau SAR medications for use in designated medical institutions within the district.

According to Lo, the official inauguration and launch of the health center in Hengqin represents a new practice of the ‘One country, two systems’ principle in the realm of healthcare, as well as a concrete demonstration of integration within the context of national development.

The official emphasized the profound historical significance of this endeavor, as it marks the first time the Macau government has directly operated and managed a mainland medical institution.

Meanhile, on the same day, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Scientific and Industrial Park for Guangdong-Macao Cooperation (GMTCM Park) celebrated the inauguration of the “Hengqin-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Themed Cultural Street”.

The Cultural Street, part of GMTCM Park, spans approximately 94,900 square meters and  houses a variety of commercial activities, including high-end medical treatment, recreational care, traditional Chinese medicine brands, retail and catering.

Key attractions include the Hengqin Pien Tze Huang Museum, the Beijing Tong Ren Tang Experiment Complex, and the Health–100 Digital and Intelligent TCM Health Management Center.

According to a government statement, future plans aim to enhance collaboration in industry, academia, and research, promoting the industrialization and global expansion of traditional Chinese medicine while supporting Macau’s economic diversification. Staff Reporter