The 2025 China Doctors’ Day Hong Kong Celebration was successfully held on the evening of 11 August, attracting more than a thousand participants from across the medical sector. The event was co-organized by the Department of Health, Hospital Authority (HA), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association, and the Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association. The HA Chairman Mr. Henry Fan presented the “2025 HA Outstanding Interns Award” to ten exceptional young doctors in recognition of their exemplary performance and dedication.

^{The Secretary for Health Professor Lo Chung-mau delivered a speech expressing gratitude to the central government for establishing China Doctors’ Day. He emphasized the importance of role models in the medical profession, noting that senior doctors have inspired younger generations to pursue careers in medicine.}

The event featured a keynote speech by Dr. Kang Min, Director of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Institute at the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Kang, recipient of the 2023 “Most Beautiful Doctor” award, shared insights and experiences from his career, offering valuable inspiration to attendees.

To underscore the importance of mentorship and legacy, the celebration included a “cross-generational dialogue” between senior and junior doctors. Notable participants included Professor Rosie Young, Honorary Professor at HKU’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Sydney Tang, Chair Professor at the same institution. 

A musical segment added a heartfelt touch to the evening. Dr. Thomas Tsang accompanied Dr. York Chow and Dr. David Fang on the piano as they performed “Danny Boy” and “You Raise Me Up,” uplifting the spirits of their peers. A joint band formed by members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Academy of Medicine performed “No More Salt and Oil,” reminding everyone of the importance of health. The Hospital Authority Chinese Orchestra (HACO) contributed a special performance of traditional Chinese music as part of the celebrations. The celebration concluded with a rousing group performance of “Below the Lion Rock,” leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.