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A worker prepares a water pipe at a shisha bar in Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Photo: SCMP
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Shisha smoking will cause 1 million new lung cancer cases globally by 2050: WHO

Western Pacific region will bear the brunt of such cases, says Dr Mahdi Sheikh of International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Private healthcare providers back proposed rules to make fees more transparent

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority appeals for liver donor for boy, 13

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year

The Environment and Ecology Bureau says 617 unattended dogs have been euthanised since 2021, while fewer captured dogs are being reclaimed or rehomed.

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A total of 617 unattended dogs had been euthanised between 2021 and May this year. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department conduct a joint operation to search for stray or potentially dangerous dogs in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Police cordon off Pawsgate, a canine training centre in Ping Yeung Tsuen, Ta Kwu Ling, where 33-year-old Wong Cho-yee, who operated the facility, was found dead after being mauled by a dog. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

Hong Kong steps up Russia arrival checks after Siberian lab worker’s death

Health officials order expanded surveillance at airport after researcher at anti-plague institute in Siberia dies from pneumonia of unknown origin.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Co-care scheme may help prevent 9% of stroke, heart failure cases in next decade

Over 200,000 Hongkongers in co-care scheme as of January, with 40 per cent of those screened diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension or pre-diabetes.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies

The teenager was airlifted to hospital after falling ill during a hike with two friends, while the man was certified dead.

The man was unconscious when airlifted to hospital and certified dead at about 5pm. Photo: Handout
The man was unconscious when airlifted to hospital and certified dead at about 5pm. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong records 21 mpox cases since August, high-risk groups urged to get jabs

The latest case, involving a 29-year-old man, brought the total number recorded in Hong Kong this year to 30.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Lack of heat plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warn

Extreme heat may have contributed to as many as 3,238 excess deaths in the city over the space of a decade, new research shows.

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Education in Hong Kong

60% of Hong Kong’s suspected student suicides involved children aged 15 or below

Figures provided by Education Bureau also reveal principals had referred about 17 high-risk students to Hospital Authority every month since December 2023.

The Education Bureau has urged schools to avoid assigning excessive homework so students can lead a balanced lifestyle. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Ensuring dignified life’: how an app keeps advanced cancer patients out of hospital

HKU’s SUPPORT+ mobile app, offering weekly symptom tracking and nurse follow-up, has attracted 76,000 registered users since 2022.

Patients arrive at the family centre at Kai Tak Hospital. Photo: Karma Lo
Patients arrive at the family centre at Kai Tak Hospital. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace catches Hong Kong geopark ‘golden week’ visitors damaging marine life

Green group urges visitor caps after recording incidents of damaging behaviour across popular nature spots during holiday period.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong IVF clinic cleared to resume all services after embryo specimen mix-up

Regulator says Heal Fertility in Central can resume all 17 treatment services covered by its licence after implementing improvement measures.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Kai Tak Hospital starts first phase of operations, treats 350 patients on day 1

Chief executive of public hospital – positioned to be Hong Kong’s largest – says daily number of patients projected to reach 1,800 by year end.

Patients arrive at Kai Tak Hospital’s family medicine integrated centre on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Kai Tak Hospital opens this week: what you need to know before visiting

Hong Kong’s largest public hospital begins phased operations on Monday, starting with family medicine and specialist outpatient services.

Kai Tak Hospital will begin its first phase of operation on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Kai Tak Hospital will begin its first phase of operation on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

On-site staff, hotline deployed as Kai Tak Hospital starts phased operations

Family medicine centre opens on Monday at city’s largest hospital, specialist outpatient and blood-taking services to follow in late October.

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Hong Kong children

66% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warn

Association finds 67 per cent of six-year-olds have insufficient hyperopic reserve, urging parents to start eye checks at age three.

Seven-year-old Owen failed an eye screening two years ago and was found to be 100 degrees short-sighted in his left eye and 850 degrees in his right. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Seven-year-old Owen failed an eye screening two years ago and was found to be 100 degrees short-sighted in his left eye and 850 degrees in his right. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s cancer research drawing global attention, says leading body’s chief

Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, hails the city’s tobacco control record as an example for others.

Hong Kong society

Fully booked but half-empty: more than 1,200 no-shows at Po Pin Chau on National Day

Majority of people who registered to visit volcanic rock attraction fail to show as real-name booking system put to test.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Health chief warns overstated claims of job shortages could deter new nurses

Lo Chung-mau says exaggerated claims of graduate unemployment could discourage new blood from entering nursing sector at city’s expense.

Nurses outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Sun Yeung
Mainland China

Nearly 150 firms in Hong Kong cut packaging waste equal to weight of 900 buses

Authorities honour firms for green efforts at award ceremony, including A-1 Bakery, Watsons Water and SF Express Hong Kong.

A SF Express staff handle parcels at Tai Po Market. In 2026, six SF Express Hong Kong self-pickup stores joined the department’s on-site recycling project. Photo: Jelly Tse
A SF Express staff handle parcels at Tai Po Market. In 2026, six SF Express Hong Kong self-pickup stores joined the department’s on-site recycling project. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Just 0.5% of nurses trained outside Hong Kong, authorities say amid hiring row

Dispute began after radio show caller said ‘unwritten rule’ reserved some Hospital Authority recruitment spots for mainland Chinese nurses.

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Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Hong Kong tourism

Over 1,000 visit Po Pin Chau trail as Mid-Autumn Festival holiday begins

First major holiday test for real-name reservation system as crowds stream towards popular section of High Island Geo Trail on Friday morning.

Tourists at the High Island Reservoir East Dam — the starting point for visiting Po Pin Chau — during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
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