Chinese Medicine Development Fund Project

Objectives & Goals

According to the Census and Statistics Department (2020), 1.653 million people* in Hong Kong live below the poverty line, meaning roughly 1 in 5 citizens struggles with poverty. Due to financial and livelihood pressures, low-income families have limited access to medical information regarding Chinese Medicine.

This project aims to promote correct knowledge of Chinese Medicine and healthcare to grassroots citizens through the distribution of educational booklets, organizing seminars, and releasing educational videos. Furthermore, with the resurgence of the pandemic, studies indicate that over 40%** of recovered COVID-19 patients suffer from "Long COVID" symptoms, which persist and affect their daily lives. Centred around the theme of "Chinese Medicine Conditioning for Long COVID," this project hopes to educate the public on how to alleviate post-COVID discomfort using Chinese Medicine.

*Source: Census and Statistics Department, "Hong Kong Poverty Situation Report 2020".

**Source: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, "Research finds: Over 40% of COVID patients still suffer from ‘Fatigue Syndrome’ one year on; PolyU launches ‘Rehab 8’ to enhance physical fitness and help rebuild post-pandemic health."

Activities

Promotion: Promote the project activities at 100 district centers, non-profit organizations (NPO), and tertiary institutions across Hong Kong. A total of 15,000 educational booklets will be distributed (150 copies per location), with grassroots women as the primary target audience.
Seminars: Organize a total of 2 seminars in grassroots districts (specifically Sham Shui Po and Mong Kok).
Educational Videos: Produce 6 educational videos for release online and on YouTube.

Details of Activity
Promotional Booklet: "Combating Long COVID from a Chinese Medicine Perspective"

We produced and distributed promotional booklets at 100 district centres, NGO, and tertiary institutions across Hong Kong to promote the project's activities. The primary target audience is grassroots women. The content explains the symptoms and impacts of "Long COVID" from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, recommending dietary therapies, therapeutic soups, rehabilitation exercises, and acupressure points to help cope with "Long COVID."

Purpose: To produce and distribute a total of 15,000 promotional booklets. The estimated reach is 15,000 grassroots women, representing 15,000 grassroots families.

Consultants:

Prof. Wong Kwok Shing (Acting President, Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education)

Mr. Yeung Fei Yi (President, Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Pharmacists Association)

Dr. Mak Yin King (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, PhD)

Dr. Wong Ki Cheong (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner, PhD)

CMP. Wong Yin Hing (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

CMP. Chan Yu Kit (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

CMP. Chan Yu Ki (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

Seminar 1:

Chinese Medicine Dietary Therapy & Sharing for Long COVID

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Location: Flat 50, Langham Place Office Tower, Mong Kok