Talk of the town:More Doctors for Our Future
发布 : 2025-1-08 来源 : 明报新闻网
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【明报专讯】According to the 2024 Policy Address, the Chief Executive has proposed the establishment of a Third Medical School in Hong Kong by a local institution.
A task group on the New Medical School was established earlier to plan and outline the details for this new medical school.
The third medical school is expected to collaborate with the existing two medical schools, namely the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), aiming to cultivate a greater number of skilled doctors to serve the healthcare system and bolster local medical research. Presently, three universities, namely HKUST, POLYU, and HKBU, have expressed intentions to establish the new medical school in Hong Kong.
Why do we need more doctors in Hong Kong?
It is widely acknowledged that there is a shortage of healthcare professionals in Hong Kong, and the workload of these professionals is immense.
According to government statistics, Hong Kong currently has 16,459 doctors, there are only 2.16 doctors per 1,000 persons, such ratio is significantly lower than that of other advanced economies. This issue has become a pressing concern for Hong Kong.
Given Hong Kong's rapidly aging population, more elderly individuals require specialized medical care and attention. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and mental health issues further burdens the healthcare system, underscoring the need for a larger pool of healthcare professionals to effectively address these evolving healthcare challenges.
■Grammer booster
A pressing concern
An issue or problem that is urgent, important, and requires immediate attention or action.
E.g. The rising levels of pollution in the city have become a pressing concern for public health officials, prompting immediate measures to address its environmental impact.
■Gear up
1. There are currently two medical schools in Hong Kong. (True/False)
Fill in the blanks with the glossary below.
2. They spent an _________ amount of time getting the invention into perfect condition.
3. There is concern over the _______ of obesity in the society.
■Game
Riddle
Not a hotel, but here one stays; for healing and recovery, in myriad ways. What am I?
■Glossary
bolster (v) 扶持
immense (adj) 巨大的
prevalence (n) 流行
challenge (n) 挑战
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