Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau will depart this afternoon on a two-day visit to Beijing, where he will call on relevant Mainland ministries to brief them on healthcare developments in Hong Kong and seek support for various healthcare reforms.

The visit is aimed at strengthening exchanges and co-operation with the Mainland in healthcare-related areas.

Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam, Deputy Secretary for Health Sam Hui, Hospital Authority Chairman Henry Fan and Hospital Authority Chief Executive Dr Tony Ko will join Prof Lo on the visit.

The health chief will return to Hong Kong on Friday. During his absence, Under Secretary for Health Dr Libby Lee will be Acting Secretary.