About Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU)
Hong Kong Doctors Union (HKDU) is the only registered trade union in Hong Kong dedicated exclusively to doctors, whether employed in the public sector or practising privately as self-employed professionals.
Founded in the mid-1960s to address the shortage of medical services in public housing estates, HKDU has evolved from a clinic-allocation body into a strong professional organisation that safeguards doctors’ rights, promotes continuous professional development, and serves the wider community.
Key milestones
– 1966: Provisional “Low-Cost Clinics Doctors Management Committee” formed under the then Deputy Director of Medical & Health Services to coordinate clinic allocation in public housing estates.
– 1971–1975: Successive name changes reflecting expanding scope (Low-Cost Clinic Association of Registered Doctors → Public Housing Estate Clinic Association of Registered Doctors).
– 1976: Incorporated as Estate Doctors Association Ltd. (EDA).
– 2000: Renamed Hong Kong Doctors Union Ltd. after the Housing Authority ended nomination-based clinic allocation.
– 2002: Registered as a trade union under the Trade Unions Ordinance, completing its transformation into Hong Kong’s sole doctors’ trade union.
Today HKDU represents nearly 2,000 members and continues to champion professional autonomy, fair working conditions, high-quality continuing medical education (CME), and constructive public–private collaboration.
Our Mission
1. Protect doctors’ rights and professional autonomy
Advocate for fair employment practices, resist policies that undermine professional independence, and support both private practitioners and overworked public-sector doctors.
2. Uphold and advance professional standards
Provide practical, high-quality CME programmes (Sunday afternoon symposia, luncheon meetings, study groups, online learning) so that members can deliver the best possible care to patients.
3. Serve the community
Educate the public on health issues, issue timely epidemic alerts, support charitable and health-promotion initiatives, and maintain an open Doctors Directory for easy public access to medical information.
4. Foster collegiality and member welfare
Offer medical indemnity schemes, recreational and sporting activities, family events, and practical support services that strengthen the medical community.
HKDU remains committed to the principle that a strong, respected, and fairly treated medical profession is essential to the health and well-being of Hong Kong.
關於香港西醫工會
香港西醫工會（HKDU）是香港唯一根據《職工會條例》註冊、專為全港西醫（包括公營及私營執業醫生）而設的工會組織。
本會源於1960年代中期為解決公共屋邨醫療服務不足而成立的診所分配機構，其後逐步演變為保障醫生權益、推動持續醫學進修及服務社會的專業團體。
重要里程碑
– 1966：在當時副衞生署長主持下成立「廉租屋邨診所醫生管理委員會」。
– 1971–1975：先後更名為「廉租屋邨診所註冊醫生協會」及「公共屋邨診所註冊醫生協會」。
– 1976：註冊為「新邨西醫協會有限公司」（EDA）。
– 2000：易名為「香港西醫聯會有限公司」。
– 2002：完成職工會登記，正式成為「香港西醫工會」。
現時會員接近2,000人，本會持續致力維護專業自主、改善工作條件、提供優質持續醫學進修，並促進公私營醫療合作。
我們的使命
1. 保障醫生權益與專業自主
爭取公平合理的執業環境，反對損害專業獨立性的政策，同時支援私家醫生及過勞的公營醫生。
2. 提升專業水平
透過星期日學術研討會、午餐講座、分區研習小組及網上課程等，為會員提供實用、高質素的持續醫學進修。
3. 服務社會
向公眾推廣健康教育、及時發放疫症警示、支持慈善及健康推廣活動，並管理全港醫生名冊，方便市民查閱。
4. 促進同業聯誼與會員福利
提供醫療專業保障計劃、康樂體育活動、家庭活動及各項實用支援，凝聚醫療界力量。
香港西醫工會深信：一個強大、受尊重、待遇公平的醫生隊伍，是香港市民健康福祉的重要基石。