The 2025 Belt and Road Initiative Global Health Forum took place in the Macao Special Administrative Region of China over four days, attracting global figures from various fields such as science, medicine, and finance. The primary goal of the forum was to promote high-quality development by fostering a closer connection between technology and industry, utilizing Macao's distinct position as a bridge to Portuguese-speaking nations.
He Yao, who leads the Macao Translational Medicine Center, expressed the center's dedication to integrating Macao and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into the global health framework. This initiative aims to link laboratory research with clinical applications to reveal innovative medical solutions.
In his remarks, Tai Kin Ip, the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR government, stressed the significance of traditional Chinese medicine and the overall health sector as essential components of economic diversification for the region. He highlighted Macao's cultural strengths in enhancing collaboration with both Portuguese-speaking nations and Belt and Road countries to foster advancements in health technology.
The forum was collaboratively organized by the Macau University of Science and Technology Foundation, the Macao Translational Medicine Center, and Springer Nature, with contributions from the SAR's Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute and the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund.
5 Comments
Marishka
While they’re discussing advancements, what are they doing about healthcare inequities in low-income countries? They need to focus on that first.
Pupsik
Where's the evidence that this forum will lead to actual improvements in health? I doubt we'll see real outcomes.
Marishka
It's great to see a forum that bridges science, medicine, and finance! Innovation happens when these sectors collaborate.
Pupsik
Health initiatives that don't consider sustainability aren't real solutions. This could lead to more problems later.
Marishka
This could help strengthen networks between countries, fostering partnerships that benefit global health efforts.