Guangdong-Macao Collaboration Enhances Cross-Border Medical Services

A significant step toward improving healthcare integration between Hengqin and the Macao Special Administrative Region has been taken with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning 'Hospital-to-Hospital' cross-border transfer services. The ceremony, which took place in Hengqin, Guangdong province, was attended by key officials, including Nie Xinping, the deputy director of the zone's executive committee, and Leong Man-cheong, the commissioner general of the Unitary Police Service, who signed the agreement.

This MOU introduces a direct linkage model for hospitals in Hengqin and Macao, allowing for more efficient and secure emergency medical transfer services. By establishing a robust cross-border transfer mechanism, patients assessed by designated hospitals in either location can be quickly and smoothly transported, ultimately enhancing the medical treatment process.

Nie expressed optimism that this new agreement would elevate the standard of medical services available on both sides and prioritize the health and safety of local residents. Leong emphasized that this MOU marks a significant milestone in fostering integrated development between Hengqin and Macao.

As part of the initiative, Feng Fangdan, the director of the Bureau of Livelihood Affairs within the Cooperation Zone, presented a plaque to the Centro Hospitalar Conde de Sao Januario in Macao, making it one of the pioneering medical institutions designated for point-to-point cross-border transfers. The Hengqin Hospital of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University has also been recognized as one of the designated facilities for this collaborative service.