Key facts
- A government co-care scheme in Hong Kong may prevent 9% of stroke and heart failure cases in the next decade.
- The Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme launched in 2023 and was regularised in March.
- Over 200,000 residents were enrolled in the scheme as of January.
- Around 40% of screened individuals were diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or pre-diabetes.
A government co-care scheme in Hong Kong has the potential to prevent approximately 9% of stroke and heart failure cases over the next decade, according to a projection from a university.
The Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme, which began as a pilot in 2023, was officially regularised in March. As of January, the scheme had enrolled more than 200,000 residents. Among those who completed their screening, about 40% were diagnosed with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or pre-diabetes.