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A booking system for Po Pin Chau, introduced on September 5, is in effect on Saturdays and Sundays until September 20. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to review bookings for famous Sai Kung trail after high no-show rate

Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po Pin Chau on Saturday and Sunday, despite 3,230 people making bookings.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘There are trade-offs’: how Hong Kong patients can use telemedicine wisely

Hong Kong society

14 fall ill after dining at Eaton HK hotel restaurant

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

In Focus | Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care

Lower costs and fast service across the border draw patients to Guangdong, leaving Hong Kong’s private doctors squeezed.

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Illustration by Brian Wang
Illustration by Brian Wang
Hong Kong weather

Higher typhoon warning possible based on Saudel’s course after rare resurgence

T1 signal will remain in force in Hong Kong, but tropical cyclone could change course after rare resurgence, bringing uncertainty.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong students, at-risk residents can get flu jabs 1 week early this year

Centre for Health Protection says the government’s seasonal influenza vaccination programmes for 2026-27 will begin on September 17.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?

Medical practitioners and fitness experts say wearable tech could support personalised, proactive healthcare as adoption hits 63 per cent among Hongkongers.

Illustration: Brian Wang
Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to get tough on careless dog owners during special operations

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says it seized fighting dog in Stanley earlier this week and may prosecute owner.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputes

New Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre online platform provides both virtual and face-to-face services for patients and doctors.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s revised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: experts

Work breaks triggered by higher alerts are also not protected by law, legislator says.

A worker braves the heat at Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after calls for revamp

Labour Department says updates include automatically raising alert level when temperatures in multiple parts of the city reach 35 degrees.

The Labour Department says the revamped system will issue earlier and higher heat stress alerts for workers during extreme temperatures. Photo: Karma Lo
The Labour Department says the revamped system will issue earlier and higher heat stress alerts for workers during extreme temperatures. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

In Focus | As Hong Kong faces more heatwaves, what must be done to improve its resilience?

From supporting vulnerable residents to revamping laws and public spaces, experts say city must adopt comprehensive climate resilience strategy.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

No lead poisoning cases found among children after infant formula scare

Officials say all 237 children are healthy after consuming Friso batch flagged by Macau authorities.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in December

City’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year.

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong was opened last December. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to offer free dental check-ups to preschoolers from September

More than 70 per cent of kindergartens join scheme bringing screenings and fluoride treatment to campuses.

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Conducting examinations in a familiar school environment will help ease young children’s anxieties, a dental consultant has said. Photo: Getty Images
Conducting examinations in a familiar school environment will help ease young children’s anxieties, a dental consultant has said. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong weather

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trail

Visitors can make bookings for Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail on Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

Most respondents reported heat-related discomfort, while many lacked awareness of heatstroke risks and available government support.

Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, according to a survey. Photo: Karma Lo
Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, according to a survey. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group finds

The Green Earth’s study of 82 public entities finds that while 41 publish emissions data, about eight use outdated emission factor.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong may issue typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as Narra approaches

Observatory says storm expected to head towards southwestern tip of Guangdong province early next week.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Full fee waivers rise 20-fold to 280,000 after healthcare reform, minister says

Health chief defends higher charges for less urgent services in Hong Kong as full fee waivers increase from 14,000 since new regime began on January 1.

The health minister says full fee waivers have risen 20-fold, from 14,000 to 280,000, since Hong Kong’s public healthcare fee reform began. Edmond So
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to assess typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western coast of Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong.

Tropical Storm Narra could strengthen over the coming days, bringing windier weather and occasional heavy showers to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tropical Storm Narra could strengthen over the coming days, bringing windier weather and occasional heavy showers to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Quota set for visitors to popular Sai Kung coastal trail in first for Hong Kong

Authorities will cap daily visitor numbers at Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail at 2,000 over several stretches in coming months.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK researchers perform city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery

Amid rising cases among Hong Kong’s ageing population, procedure promises to be safer, less intrusive method that reduces blood loss, researchers say.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Doctor to the stars cleared over failure to record reason for using labour drug

Dr Liang Shuk-tak was accused of failing to properly record fetal head position, pelvis shape, and the reason for administering a labour drug in 2017.

Dr Liang attends a Medical Council disciplinary hearing at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building in Aberdeen on Wednesday. Photo: Karma Lo
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