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SCMP Hong Kong Series

Health Matters

Our health defines our lives. In this Health Matters series, we investigate major health concerns affecting Hong Kong and wellness trends emerging in the city and beyond.

Updated: 4:17pm, 21 Sep 2026
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Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

As cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management.

31 May, 2026
Confronting cancer in Hong Kong. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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[2]

How can Hong Kong age well?

With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life.

12 Jul, 2026
Elderly pictured in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

With health awareness rising and Hong Kong’s wellness market expanding, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines some emerging lifestyle trends and assesses their effectiveness.

16 Aug, 2026
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
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Ancient wisdom, modern lives: Hong Kong’s TCM evolution

From neighbourhood tea shops to integrated hospital wards, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series demystifies traditional Chinese medicine and assesses its benefits, safety and place in a high-stress city.

21 Sep, 2026
A staff member fills bowls with herbal tea known as leung cha (“cooling tea”) from a giant copper pot at Pak Po Tong on Temple Street in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
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