Hong Kong students hit by gastroenteritis on another mainland study trip
Several among group of 120 have fallen ill while on tour to Guangdong, as school becomes 10th to report similar health issues this month.
View ArticleA&E fee reform needed as some patients only seek sick notes, Hong Kong doctor...
Dr Tsui Shek-hon says authorities are not accusing patients of ‘abusing’ the services, but some cases are clearly not urgent.
View ArticleRecord high 400,000 Hong Kong residents listed on organ donation register
Health minister hails ‘selfless’ and ‘mighty’ acts, while advocate notes city still has one of lowest organ donation rates globally.
View Article‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres
More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.
View ArticleWater leak during eye surgery at Hong Kong teaching hospital prompts probe
Doctors and medical staff at CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin covered patient with cloth to prevent her from getting wet.
View Article8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus
Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.
View ArticleHong Kong hospitals can save at least HK$24 million a year with new drug...
Pharmaceutical firms may consult health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system.
View ArticleHongkongers may soon be paying double for non-urgent A&E visits in fee revamp
Health minister to reveal details over fee reform on Tuesday, with residents able to apply to have medical costs covered after reaching threshold, Post learns.
View Article1.1 million more to benefit in 2026 under Hong Kong public healthcare subsidy...
Health chief Lo Chung-mau says subsidy rate will decrease from 97 per cent to 90 per cent within five years under the model reform.
View ArticleHongkongers brace for public hospital fee increases under service reform
Experts call for alternative medical services to be strengthened, as reform seeks to increase standard A&E fee to HK$400, among other areas.
View ArticleHong Kong to press on with premium food branding push, set up certification...
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department wants to ‘provide residents with confidence [in local food]’, according to director Mickey Lai.
View ArticleHong Kong lawmakers call for simpler fee waiver process under healthcare reform
Hospital Authority chief says applications will be made available via the ‘HA Go’ mobile app, which legislators also suggest.
View ArticleHere’s all you need to know about Hong Kong’s coming medical fee changes
Revamped public healthcare charges are set to take effect on January 1 next year, we break how patients will be affected.
View ArticleHong Kong public hospital staff raise patient conflict concerns over fee reform
Veteran doctor, meanwhile, brushes off fears about any difficulty identifying ‘critical’ and ‘emergency’ cases for free treatment.
View ArticleHong Kong health authorities declare winter flu season over but warn of...
City records 488 severe cases in adults over winter, with 330 deaths – lower than the last flu season before Covid-19 pandemic.
View ArticleFog forecast in Hong Kong on Friday, visibility below 500 metres in some areas
Marine authorities urge vessels to travel at safe speeds and exercise extreme caution.
View ArticleHong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees
Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.
View ArticleFee increases won’t solve Hong Kong’s healthcare financing crisis
Whether through co-payment schemes, mandatory insurance or expanded private-sector involvement, we must explore solutions for sustainability.
View ArticleUp to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep
Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.
View ArticleCold weather in Hong Kong to carry on into Tuesday, Observatory says
Cold weather warning issued at 9.45pm on Saturday has remained in force for more than 38 hours.
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