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A university academic has said the institution hopes the facility can work in tandem with its proposed medical school to provide a one-stop shop, ranging from treatment to rehabilitation. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab

New laboratory at Polytechnic University to start clinical trials for advanced therapy products after facility is fully licensed.

Hong Kong environmental issues

70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

Hong Kong society

Smoke-free floors in Hong Kong public housing ‘infeasible’, ‘unfair’: lawmakers

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Metre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre

Cat seen walking back and forth on glass curtain wall supports at IFC Mall at 7am on Monday, police say.

Security personnel at the IFC Mall reported spotting a civet cat on the premises on Monday morning. Photo: Handout
Security personnel at the IFC Mall reported spotting a civet cat on the premises on Monday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Rise in life-threatening meningococcal infections in Hong Kong sparks jabs call

Expert says the disease is still rare in Hong Kong but travellers heading overseas should consider vaccination.

Hong Kong weather

Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.

The Observatory says the mercury will range between 24 and 28 degrees on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Observatory says the mercury will range between 24 and 28 degrees on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Smog over Victoria Harbour. More than 10 areas in Hong Kong reached the highest health risk levels on Monday evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong boosts flood response with new robot deployments

The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

The combined drainage capacity of the four new pumping machines is the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour. Photo: May Tse
The combined drainage capacity of the four new pumping machines is the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?

The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.

Hong Kong weather

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Air pollution reduces the views at Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Runaway emu gets ‘princess’ treatment at Hong Kong animal shelter

Charity House of Joy and Mercy says it plans to let the public view its ‘pampered’ new resident Miu Miu.

Charity director Ivy Tse with new resident Miu Miu the emu at the House of Joy and Mercy animal shelter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Charity director Ivy Tse with new resident Miu Miu the emu at the House of Joy and Mercy animal shelter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks

But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to ‘safeguard the southern gateway of China’.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Call to action from lawmakers follows minister brushing aside similar suggestions and stressing importance of conservation over development.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

What’s behind the rising number of Hong Kong doctors, nurses being disciplined?

Health Bureau’s reply to lawmaker shows 33 instances of disciplinary action against doctors in 2023-24, up from 21 and 14 for two previous years.

Public hospitals are currently undergoing reforms to reduce the likelihood of errors and increase efficiency. Photo: Nora Tam
Public hospitals are currently undergoing reforms to reduce the likelihood of errors and increase efficiency. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

12 non-locally trained dentists issued offers to ease shortage in Hong Kong

All 12 are fluent in Cantonese and English, with three already working in the city as authorities push to fill 80 vacancies.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre

Former market building undergoing four-year makeover has received occupation permit and fire safety certificate, URA says.

A rendition of the Mong Kok Market Complex after its four-year makeover. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services

Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.

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The government plans to charge for such services as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging scans to prevent abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
The government plans to charge for such services as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging scans to prevent abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gas usage stays below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.

Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival

Paul Melsom, a horticulturist who teaches secondary school students, has planted thousands of trees in a Lantau country park over the decades.

Paul Melsom has been planting trees on Lantau for more than 20 years. Photo: Nora Tam
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Here’s how Hong Kong’s fine dining is improving its green policies: from Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental and Michelin-starred Mono to Vicky Lau’s Mora, Roganic and the Marriott group. Photo: Ting Lung Heen

How Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is getting greener – at last

The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

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