President Message

T he year 2024-25 presented significant challenges for the Hong Kong healthcare system. With the rollout of the primary healthcare blueprint strategies, we have embarked on a new chapter for primary health services in Hong Kong. The Primary Healthcare Commission was established on July 15, 2024, to enhance the management of primary healthcare and create a robust community network for service delivery. Our focus is on building a comprehensive community-based primary healthcare system, emphasizing the initiatives of “Family Doctor for All” and “Life Course Preventive Care,” while also enhancing chronic disease management. The pilot Chronic Diseases Co-care Program (CDCC), launched in October 2023, has already shown promising results.

As professionals in community health, primary care, occupational health, and public health—including Community Nursing Services, Family Medicine Clinics, and the Department of Health—we are collaborating to integrate and develop primary healthcare services. For instance, we began implementing women’s health services and have initiated preventive care in Family Medicine Clinics since March 2025. Planning for the Elderly Health Service is underway, with implementation expected by mid-2026.

In response to emerging challenges, we must continue to prioritize professional training in primary healthcare for our nursing staff. Over the past five years, with the support of the HHB/PHCC and collaboration with the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Midwifery, we have conducted 11 Post Registration Certificate Courses in Primary Health Care (District Health Center Module), equipping over 480 nurses for roles in District Health Centers and community-based services. We will persist in partnering with various professional groups, colleges, and universities, including those in the Greater Bay Area, to enhance training and research within our service areas, aiming to elevate the quality of nursing services in the community. This is our mission and responsibility—to nurture a new generation of skilled community, primary, and public health advanced practice nurses. I encourage more young nurses in these fields to pursue specialist training and develop their competencies in community and public health nursing, fostering leadership in healthcare to enhance care standards and safeguard public health. As of September 30, 2025, our college has 189 fellows and one ordinary member, and we are pleased to welcome seven non-local fellows who joined our community last year.

Reflecting on our journey while looking ahead to future challenges and opportunities, the Hong Kong College of Community and Public Health Nursing will continue to strengthen collaborations with nursing institutions both in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. We are committed to sharing knowledge and skills, actively contributing to the advancement of medical and health services in our regions, and supporting the development of a healthy China.

President
KATHY CHEUNG
25 Oct 2025