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23 September, 2024
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Unvaccinated Hong Kong girl, 14, in critical condition after contracting flu
The special boarding school pupil who experienced fever and discomfort on January 8 tested positive for influenza A.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong adds nursing help, other services to pilot chronic disease scheme
20 Jan 2025 - 6:52PM
Hong Kong youth
Editorial
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Lack of exercise is harming children in Hong Kong
20 Jan 2025 - 6:30AM
Coronavirus pandemic
Hongkonger’s worsening eczema, food allergies fuel her doubts over Covid jabs
Experts say there must be better health communication and efforts to raise awareness in a future pandemic.
19 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
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Coronavirus pandemic: All stories
Hong Kong kids with special needs still struggling to walk, talk after Covid curbs
Closure of schools and play areas, disrupted therapy sessions took a toll on children already needing specialised care.
19 Jan 2025 - 5:10PM
Flu in Hong Kong
Hong Kong flu season expected to peak in February; 15 deaths confirmed
Respiratory medicine expert David Hui calls for more residents to get jabs, notes only 20 per cent of those aged 50 to 64 vaccinated.
19 Jan 2025 - 11:13PM
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Hong Kong
Covid-19 dashed volleyball dreams but led Hongkonger to become a Taoist priest
Oscar Ko switched from seeking sports glory to religion, serving others who faced loss and grief.
19 Jan 2025 - 5:26PM
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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
Letters
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Improve healthcare for Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups
Readers discuss multiethnic-centric healthcare, the promise of RedNote’s surge in popularity, and a desert project.
19 Jan 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong government staff among 57 food poisoning cases at restaurant
Department of Health says 40 Housing Authority staff among three food poisoning clusters linked to Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall.
18 Jan 2025 - 6:04PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong elderly who use spiritual end-of-life services more stable physically: study
Three-year study by University of Hong Kong also finds reduced stress levels in carers whose elderly family members used such services.
15 Jan 2025 - 6:59PM
Biomedicine: Companies
CR Pharma, NAMI join forces to fight Alzheimer’s with Pfizer cancer drug
Palbociclib, developed by Pfizer for certain types of advanced breast cancer, was approved for sale in 2015.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong society
1 in 3 Gen Z Hongkongers struggle with symptoms of anxiety, study finds
Researchers behind study have called for more emotional education and resilience training in schools.
14 Jan 2025 - 7:31PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Cooperation best on flu jabs for Hong Kong’s children
With peak influenza season nearing and cases on the rise in Hong Kong, it makes sense for the young and elderly to get vaccinated.
14 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
Hong Kong society
70% of Hongkongers in same-sex relationships want to get married: survey
Researchers urge government to take note of poll as deadline for devising official legal framework for same-sex partnerships nears.
13 Jan 2025 - 9:37PM
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Education in Hong Kong
All Hong Kong schools should be required to join flu vaccine scheme: expert
Government adviser on vaccines says schools that decline to take part should also have to explain decision.
13 Jan 2025 - 8:07PM
Accidents and personal safety
11 hurt in scaffolding collapse in Hong Kong, with 4 in critical condition
Structure measuring 60 metres by 20 metres partially gave way at about 4pm at construction site for new hospital in Kai Tak.
13 Jan 2025 - 11:25PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts
Infectious diseases expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung among group calling for ‘rapid’ action to cut budget deficit.
12 Jan 2025 - 11:11PM
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Targeting medical mistakes a vital step towards a better system
Clearer guidance for disclosure of blunders is part of a ‘full body check’ for the Hospital Authority that is to be welcomed.
12 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM
Hong Kong children
90% of Hong Kong pupils failing to get 60 minutes of daily exercise: study
Academic says a major reason for children not getting enough exercise is the heavy emphasis parents place on academic results.
11 Jan 2025 - 10:06PM
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Flu in Hong Kong
Hong Kong minister urges schools to join flu jab drive after child hospitalised
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau argues no valid reason for opting out of programme offering vaccination free of charge.
12 Jan 2025 - 1:30AM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong hospital admits first patient via cross-border ambulance scheme
Patient with chronic bronchitis transferred from University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital in Futian to Tuen Mun Hospital.
10 Jan 2025 - 8:35PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill
Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.
10 Jan 2025 - 10:47PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive
Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.
10 Jan 2025 - 4:58PM
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Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister
Lawmakers suggest restricting access of Hong Kong identity card holders who have moved overseas to public medical services.
8 Jan 2025 - 7:54PM
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Mental health
6% of 11,000 Hongkongers tested in free mental health screenings need help
Pilot scheme at district health centres refers residents showing emotional distress for free psychological therapy.
8 Jan 2025 - 4:55PM
Hong Kong society
‘We got your back,’ Hong Kong breast milk donors tell mums of premature babies
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay is home to the city’s first breast milk bank, which hopes to collect 1,000 litres a year.
8 Jan 2025 - 10:02PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong public dental clinics fill quotas, but waiting list draws complaints
Switch to online booking system and waiting list arrangement aimed at easing appointment process, but some elderly patients still struggling with it.
6 Jan 2025 - 10:05PM
Bird flu viruses
Letters
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Two measures to help improve cat health in Hong Kong
Readers discuss cat owners’ concerns, how to make the transport subsidy more affordable, and ambulance services.
6 Jan 2025 - 11:30AM
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