Medical Council removes paediatrician from General Register over a mishandled 2009 seizure case that left newborn with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia.
Office’s Economic Department also split into two, reflecting central government’s greater focus on financial matters, analyst says.
Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent.
Proposed rules would apply only to gyms and beauty parlours, which logged about 5,000 prepaid contract complaints over six years, official says.
14 other people hurt in Kowloon City crash, with driver, 48, later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.
Mastermind and two key syndicate members are arrested in city’s largest drug bust in 12 months.
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says city lacks doctors trained in certain branches but hospitals will always prioritise local hires.
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Health chief says the city is aiming to approve drugs independently by 2030 as it builds capacity and courts global pharmaceutical companies.
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Proportion of lay members to be increased and time frames for cases made public under amendments headed to Legco in about two weeks, SCMP learns.
Surgeons complete 48 robot-assisted procedures successfully under University of Hong Kong’s pioneering microsurgery programme.
‘I am very optimistic about the future of China. Why? Because these are the people who really work hard,’ Wu says after receiving Asia Society award.
Government adopts new 21-indicator framework in efforts to help needy and raises concept of ‘social transfer values’ for first time.
City’s privacy commissioner says move aligns with national plan to develop Hong Kong into global talent hub while addressing new AI challenges.
Two-tier vetting system for employers comes into effect on Tuesday, with tougher rules for catering industry.
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Nick Wu, vice-chairman of Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union, says existing guidelines do not require public pools to close during thunderstorms.
Complaint alleges Jacob Lam, founder of scandal-hit charity, defrauded developer of over a year’s services and costs.
King Li says he is honoured to take up the role at HKUST, pledging to nurture future leaders of ‘healthcare revolution’.
While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.
Scientists develop plant-based moisturiser that ‘turns lions into sheep’, taming bacteria causing eczema itch and reducing antibiotic reliance.
After helping 76,000 patients, HKU’s SUPPORT+ is seeking fresh funding to help cancer patients manage their symptoms at home.
Office unveils its ‘Chat to Quit’ chatbot pilot initiative as part of annual campaign in June.
Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.
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Doctors and advocates say city needs to address sparse facilities, misinformation, and lack of statutory and employer support.
InvestHK chief says city must adapt to changing international order while chamber boss suggests firms build cross-regional strategies.
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Chinese University of Hong Kong scientists call GLP-1 ‘superstar pathway in biological, medical and pharmaceutical fields’.
Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.
Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.
Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.
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Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.