Hong Kong aims to cut premature death risk from chronic diseases to 6.9% by 2030

During his annual policy address on September 16, 2026, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced a target to reduce the risk of premature deaths from major chronic diseases to 6.9% by 2030 through heavy investment in primary healthcare. Lee also unveiled plans to build the city's first integrated ambulatory care hospital at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in King's Park, following its relocation to Kai Tak, to provide cataract surgery, radiology, and radiotherapy.

Premature death reduction target

• ▪Hong Kong aims to reduce the risk of premature deaths from major chronic diseases to 6.9% by 2030.
• ▪Hong Kong plans to invest heavily in primary healthcare and prevention to achieve its chronic disease reduction goals.
• ▪Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the 2030 health target on September 16, 2026, during his annual policy address and the presentation of the city's first five-year plan.

Ambulatory care facility development

• ▪The development of the new ambulatory care hospital in King's Park will occur after the relocation of Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Kai Tak.
• ▪The planned ambulatory care facility at the King's Park site will offer high-volume cataract surgery, radiology, and radiotherapy services to shorten patient waiting times.
• ▪Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced plans on September 16, 2026, to develop the city's first integrated ambulatory care hospital at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in King's Park.