Researcher Connect Workshop – Lancet Commission on Primary Healthcare

1 August 2025

Background

A Lancet Commission has been set up to examine existing and emerging Primary Healthcare (PHC) structures and policies, present critical components identified to support successful PHC reforms, and include stakeholder perspectives on current and future PHC developments. Major areas of focus will include:

(1) Improving equity of access to health services;

(2) The reform of person-centred care in the post-COVID era;

(3) Safe and responsible adoption of digital health innovations;

(4) Integration of community-based medical and social care;

(5) PHC workforce reforms; and

(6) PHC preparedness for future health emergencies. 

The Commission aims to offer recommendations for resource reallocation to promote more equitable, affordable, and person-centred care, ensuring PHC is accessible to all.

We hope you will join us in exploring these critical developments and contributing to the dialogue on shaping the future of primary healthcare.

Hosts

Prof William Wong

Chairperson, Department of Family Medicine & Primary Care,

School of Clinical Medicine, HKUMed

Medical Convenor of CPHC

Prof David Bishai

Director, School of Public Health, HKUMed

Public Health Convenor of CPHC

What to expect?

The event will feature sharing by the event hosts and moderated group discussions. Participants could share their insights on interdisciplinary collaboration over the networking lunch.

When and where?

Date: 1 August 2025 (Friday)

Time: 12:30 – 2:00pm (Lunch included)

Venue: Senior Common Room, 14/F, K.K. Leung Building, HKU Main Campus

Shuttle bus service from Sassoon Road Campus to Main Campus and return will be arranged.

Who can join?

We welcome all research professoriate and clinical professoriate staff who share an interest in exploring collaborations and building network in primary healthcare research.

RSVP before 19 July 2025:

https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0p3f47OpXo7I290

(Participants will receive email confirmation after the registration period.)

We look forward to seeing you at the event.