Lo Chung-mau
Coverage of Lo Chung-mau in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case
Hong Kong authorities are investigating potential civil service negligence in a 15-year delay by the Medical Council to address a complaint against a paediatrician linked to a boy’s permanent disability. The case involves newborn Li Yuanjian, whose mainland Chinese parents filed the complaint in 2010, and Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau acknowledged avoidable delays in handling the case.
- Hong Kong records surge in disciplinary cases among intern and resident doctors
The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong’s public hospitals nearly tripled over four years, rising from 20 cases in 2024-25 to 35 in 2025-26. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau disclosed this data, with lawmakers urging stronger safeguards to maintain professional standards.
- Hong Kong to raise share of lay members in Medical Council from 25% to 31%
Hong Kong authorities are increasing the proportion of lay members in the Medical Council to 31% as part of reforms to enhance public participation and transparency in handling medical complaints. The changes involve amendments to the Medical Registration Ordinance.
- Hong Kong to curb flavoured tobacco in next phase of controls: health chief
Hong Kong authorities will implement stricter controls on flavoured tobacco, described by Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau as a 'poisoned chalice' targeting younger people. Flavoured tobacco, primarily delivered through e-cigarettes, uses additives like menthol to mask tobacco's bitterness and attract youth.
- Taxpayers won’t lose out if medical centre pays off loan early, health chief says
Hong Kong’s health minister stated taxpayers will not lose out if the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s medical centre repays its public loan early, rejecting calls for penalties. The hospital’s CEO confirmed improved financial conditions.