Hong Kong to establish health research and application centre

This was announced during the 2025-2026 Budget.

Hong Kong aims to establish a Real-World Study and Application centre by the end of this year.

This was announced during the 2025-2026 Budget.

With the data from the "special measure of using Hong Kong-registered drugs and medical devices used in Hong Kong public hospitals in GBA", the government aim to accelerate approval for registration of new drugs in Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas, fostering R&D, clinical trials and application of advanced biomedical technology in Hong Kong.

The Hospitality Authority, through various talent exchange programmes, will also invite healthcare professionals, including those from the Mainland especially the GBA, for professional and clinical exchange with local healthcare personnel to foster mutual professional enhancement and, in the long run, establish a regional healthcare talent pool.