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The government earlier ordered the Hospital Authority to perform a thorough review after a series of blunders, including at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Warton Li

Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals may be on hook for blunders

Hospital Authority releases report by special committee established to review its operations following string of medical care mistakes.

75% of sexually experienced young Hongkongers have not had HIV test: poll

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Hong Kong revs up medical hub ambition as city tests HIV vaccine

Hong Kong’s Li Ka-shing praises role of research, donates ‘game-changing’ device

Famed tycoon gives Chinese University of Hong Kong a US$3 million machine that can remove cancerous tumours with ultrasound waves.

The “Histotripsy 2.0” device on display. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong infectious disease hero looks back at outbreaks, pandemic and career

Dr Owen Tsang, medical director of Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre, to be honoured for work on front lines of various outbreaks.

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93% of children in Hong Kong subdivided flats have spinal issues: survey

Children not having proper desks to do homework is the main reason for problems, Society for Community Organisation says.

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Hong Kong health experts urge clearer HIV testing guidelines for lower-risk groups

Surge in late HIV diagnosis cases prompts advice from experts to test beyond high-risk groups.

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A surge in late HIV diagnosis cases has prompted experts to call for testing beyond high-risk groups. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Healthy start to new Hong Kong medical school bid

Third such facility for city will have to bring something different to medical care, both in terms of curriculum and students.

Manulife executive in Hong Kong criticises employer for policies in autism cases

Damien Green, chairman of Manulife Financial Asia, is ‘sad and frustrated’ by insurers’ treatment of autistic people, including his own son.

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Health expert backs Hong Kong plan to adopt US model for third medical school

Professor Victor Dzau cites successful examples in Singapore, such as the Duke-NUS medical school which he helped establish.

Professor Victor Dzau, president of the US National Academy of Medicine, has been conferred an honorary doctorate of science by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Breast cancer now second most common form of disease in Hong Kong

Lung cancer remained the most prevalent type with 5,707 new cases recorded in 2022 while colorectal cancer was third.

About one in 30 Hong Kong residents is either living with cancer or has survived it in the past 20 years. Photo: Jelly Tse

Letters | DSE a waste of time for Hong Kong youth not cut out for academics

Readers discuss the call for a bigger push on vocational studies in Hong Kong, the contributions of the late Po Chung, and the government’s eHealth upgrade.

Letters | Hong Kong’s working class deserve world-class medical care

Readers discuss proposed reforms to Hong Kong’s outpatient services, the city’s aspirations to be an education hub, Trump’s MAGA movement and North Korea’s continuing missile tests.

Editorial | Healthcare reform is necessary but must offer protection for all

The bottom line for Hongkongers is simply this: no one should be denied medical services because of money.

Patients wait to see a doctor a public outpatient clinic in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: Elson Li

Celebrity weight-loss drug gets nod in Hong Kong but experts warn over use

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro joins list of obesity and diabetes drugs made popular by celebrities who lost weight.

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US drug giant Eli Lilly has announced Mounjaro, for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes, has been approved by the Department of Health as a prescription-only medicine. Photo: Reuters

Editorial | Be more aware of spinal conditions

Some 619 million people globally suffer from back pain. Yet spinal conditions are not given the prominence they deserve in public health.

Letters | Nuclear deterrence is mute on how to resolve root of conflict

Readers discuss Russia’s threat of nuclear strikes and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war, Cheung Chau’s fading charms, and Hong Kong’s outstanding healthcare service.

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Hong Kong to look at procuring flu jabs for family doctors amid supply concerns

Undersecretary for Health Dr Libby Lee says authorities are aware of supply instability for private doctors in previous years.

A bus advertisement from the Department of Health calls for the public to get their flu shot. Photo: Jelly Tse

Letters | Better IP protection will fire up Hong Kong’s creative industries

Readers discuss the government’s moves to recognise creative property rights and address livelihood and community concerns.

Hongkongers to get faster, cheaper access to new medicines under improved system

Hospital Authority says doctors will no longer need to go through two-tier assessment and can apply directly to introduce new drugs from mid-November.

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Hong Kong to offer free HPV vaccinations to young women in cervical cancer fight

Two-year scheme aims to provide catch-up jabs for 190,000 people born between 2004 and 2008 who were left out of main vaccination round.

Cervical cancer is the seventh most common cancer among Hong Kong women. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Hong Kong moves to restrict business use of medical terms such as ‘clinical’

Government seeks to better protect public from falling for misleading claims, but some professionals say proposal goes too far.

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Some in the fitness industry argue professionals working in areas outside of medical settings, such as sports therapists or stretch therapists, provide treatments effective in relieving health problems such as sports injuries. Photo: Shutterstock Images

More than 55,000 estimated to battle depression yearly in Hong Kong: study

University of Hong Kong researchers also say average yearly cost of healthcare to treat these cases will amount to HK$2.5 billion.

HKUST reveals group of experts to boost bid for Hong Kong’s third medical school

Line-up includes former Hospital Authority chairman Edward Leong and Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg of Stanford University.

Hong Kong’s Tung Chung left without water supply after pipe bursts

Water supply expected to resume gradually on Monday morning, with at least 10 housing estates, public hospital and several hotels affected.

A “pipe operation incident” occurred near Siu Ho Wan Water Treatment Works on Lantau. Photo: Eugene Lee

Former jailed ringleader of Hong Kong’s Occupy movement reveals cancer battle

Cancer forced doctors to perform emergency surgery on Shiu Ka-chun and remove half of his stomach, with ex-lawmaker losing 15kg.

The former lawmaker says he was misdiagnosed several times last month after experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort. Photo: Facebook/Shiu Ka-chun

Hong Kong’s public outpatient clinics to focus on serving vulnerable: health chief

Lo Chung-mau says those with chronic illnesses or mild diseases should turn to family doctors instead of Hospital Authority.

Hong Kong foundation says home peritoneal dialysis a boon to kidney patients

Treatment allows Ng Yuk Mui, 65, earlier diagnosed with diabetes, to enjoy daily activities that would otherwise be regularly disrupted.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Latest news and updates on healthcare and hospitals in Hong Kong, including medical issues, the impact of the city's ageing population, coronavirus pandemic and seasonal influenza outbreaks on the health system.
last updated:
23 September, 2024
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