Hong Kong unveils primary care investment to cut premature death risk to 6.9% by 2030

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced a five-year plan to invest in primary healthcare and prevention, targeting a reduction in premature death risk from major chronic diseases to 6.9% by 2030. The plan includes developing the city's first integrated ambulatory care hospital at Queen Elizabeth Hospital site after relocation. This marks a policy shift toward preventive care, though funding and implementation details remain unspecified.