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Hong Kong’s private hospitals and clinics face new requirements aimed at making their fees more transparent. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Private healthcare providers back proposed rules to make fees more transparent

New rules could apply from August next year, requiring bilingual price lists, budget estimates and explanations for bills at least 20 per cent higher.

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

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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.

In this undated handout picture released by the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute, a specialist works in a laboratory as part of anti-epidemic measures during the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk. Photo: AFP/Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute
In this undated handout picture released by the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute, a specialist works in a laboratory as part of anti-epidemic measures during the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk. Photo: AFP/Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute
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.

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.

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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.

A colourised electron microscope image shows mpox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue). Photo: AP
The Centre of Health Protection says that more than half of the patients diagnosed in recent months with mpox had used dating apps to find casual sexual partners. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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
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.

Greenpeace recorded more than 100 incidents of visitors collecting marine life and coral remains at Hap Mun Bay in a single day during "golden week". Photo: Greenpeace
Greenpeace recorded more than 100 incidents of visitors collecting marine life and coral remains at Hap Mun Bay in a single day during "golden week". Photo: Greenpeace
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.

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
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.

Showers will be heavy at times in the evening. Photo: Karma Lo
Showers will be heavy at times in the evening. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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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.

Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, has hailed Hong Kong's tobacco control success at the World Cancer Congress. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cary Adams, CEO of the Union for International Cancer Control, has hailed Hong Kong's tobacco control success at the World Cancer Congress. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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
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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Healthcare professionals outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital. About 50 non-locally trained registered nurses were serving in public hospitals, according to the Health Bureau. Photo: Sun Yeung
Healthcare professionals outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital. About 50 non-locally trained registered nurses were serving in public hospitals, according to the Health Bureau. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Minister rejects claims mainland nurses are favoured over local candidates

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority hired 95 per cent of local applicants for nursing positions over past year.

Hong Kong health chief Lo Chung-mau says 95 per cent local nurse applicants were hired in the past year, rejecting claims that mainland recruits are squeezing residents out of jobs. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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