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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 environmental issues

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

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

Hong Kong society

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

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

No lead poisoning cases found among children after infant formula scare

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
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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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.

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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.

Visitors flock to East Dam and Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung on the first day of mainland China’s “golden week” Labour Day holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Visitors flock to East Dam and Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung on the first day of mainland China’s “golden week” Labour Day holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during stormy weather in July. The Observatory is assessing the need to issue a typhoon signal early next week. Photo: Jelly Tse
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
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.

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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.

The CUHK orthopaedic experts who developed the new, robot-assisted system: (from left) Clinical Associate Professor Ronald Wong, Professor Patrick Yung and Assistant Professor Chui Chun-sing. Photo: Elson Li
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
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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong unveils its first dedicated psychiatric facility for under-18s

New site is part of wider redevelopment of city’s main psychiatric hospital to enhance service quality and foster recovery.

Hong Kong weather

Observatory keeps eye on low-pressure area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend

Forecaster says area of low pressure over northern part of South China Sea is moving westward and edging closer to Hainan.

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Hong Kong society

Infertility may affect 79.6 million women by 2036, posing challenge for Hong Kong

Researchers urge Hong Kong to prioritise fertility education, early reproductive planning and timely access to care.

Parents and children play at a playground in Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
Parents and children play at a playground in Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

On This Day | Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – SCMP archive

On this day 65 years ago, Hongkongers rushed to vaccination centres as authorities implemented strict measures against cholera.

Hong Kong society

Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rules

Animation Crazy receives letter from Department of Health saying anime series flouts rules against advertising smoking products online.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Which supplements are Hongkongers taking to keep ‘engine’ running?

From collagen and creatine to traditional Chinese remedies, supplements are becoming part of daily life, but experts say a healthier diet should come first.

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Hong Kong society

Subdivided flat residents suffering in heat that feels like 52 degrees: study

Survey of 86 households across nine districts finds 80 per cent of people living in such homes reported dizziness and headaches.

Homemakers, who made up 48 per cent of the households surveyed, were the group most affected by the heat. Photo: Dickson Lee
Homemakers, who made up 48 per cent of the households surveyed, were the group most affected by the heat. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s biodiversity ‘richer than we know’ but many species lack protection

Conservationists highlight new species uncovered in city while urging authorities to formulate ‘red list’ to protect existing vulnerable ones.

Hong Kong weather

Relief after 9 blistering days as Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory records temperatures between 23 and 29 degrees on Friday morning, significantly lower than the 33 degrees over past nine days.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?

Heat Stress at Work Warning system is intended to alert outdoor manual workers and those indoors with limited ventilation to risks.

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The record-breaking heat sparked controversy over the Labour Department’s Heat Stress at Work Warning system. Photo: Handout
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