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Caritas Medical Centre

Caritas Medical Centre is a Roman Catholic-founded district general hospital located in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Established in 1964 and co-managed by the Hospital Authority and Caritas Hong Kong, its mission is to provide humanising, patient-centred care with the motto "Love in the Service of Hope". The centre offers a comprehensive range of acute, rehabilitative, ambulatory, and community medical services, including a 24-hour accident and emergency department. It is notable for serving an ageing, low-income, and new immigrant population, and for its contributions to medical research.

The Hospital Authority building in Mong Kok. Health minister Lo Chung-mau stressed that the disciplinary cases accounted for only a small share of the number of intern and resident doctors employed and pledged to maintain professional standards. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors triple over 4 years

Hong Kong recorded 35 cases during past financial year, compared with 12 in 2022-23, health chief Lo Chung-mau tells lawmakers.

8 Jul 2026 - 8:24PM

Accidents and personal safety

Biker dies after crashing head-on with 3-wheeled motorcycle in Hong Kong

5 Jul 2026 - 11:35PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Doctor boyfriend of sacked Hong Kong medical intern also fired for misconduct

22 Jun 2026 - 11:37PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed.

17 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM

The 24-year-old intern doctor, who was arrested on suspicion of accessing a computer with dishonest intent, is released on bail from Cheung Sha Wan Police Station, Hong Kong, on June 13. Photo: Dickson Lee

Crime in Hong Kong

Intern doctor released on bail, returns to hospital as part of police probe

Woman, 24, dismissed by Hospital Authority for misconduct could face up to five years in prison over alleged access of patient data.

13 Jun 2026 - 9:48PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Intern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation

Woman, 24, was also fired by Hospital Authority after investigation found she violated medical ethics and infringed upon patient privacy.

13 Jun 2026 - 12:10AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Trainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient data illicitly

Hospital Authority says it also warned woman over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.

11 Jun 2026 - 12:33AM

The trainee posted photos on social media of having X-ray sessions on her knee. Photo: Handout

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over alleged indecent assault and fight

Suspect, 40, accused of assaulting woman in stairwell in Sham Shui Po before getting into an altercation with her husband.

9 Mar 2026 - 5:01PM

Hong Kong housing

Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear losing jobs

Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December.

21 Jan 2026 - 5:02AM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s victims of online scams need psychological safety nets

As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported.

15 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM

People crossing a street in Central on December 19, 2025. Scammers stole millions from Hongkongers in the first week of 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies

Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre says its hotline service handled 3,983 debt-related cases in 2025.

11 Jan 2026 - 9:53PM

A welfare group has said such hotline callers often feel a sense of “sudden loss” and “hopelessness”. Photo: Dickson Lee

Accidents and personal safety

1 dead, 8 injured in Hong Kong housing estate fire as more than 250 evacuated

Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon.

4 Jan 2026 - 10:29PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as option

But those who do seek treatment at clinics find it difficult to secure an appointment, with multiple calls and long waits.

3 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student arrested after birthday celebration takes violent turn

One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.

26 Nov 2025 - 8:38PM

The injured have been rushed to Caritas Medical Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong courts

3 Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots

Lukas Ho handed 18 years for masterminding attacks, while Lee Ka-pan and Cheung Ka-chun each jailed for 16 years and eight months.

27 Oct 2025 - 6:40PM

A home-made bomb exploded at a hospital in Hong Kong. Three Hongkongers have been jailed for up to 18 years for their roles in a conspiracy to carry out bomb attacks during the 2019 anti-government protests. Photo: SCMP

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for girl, 17, who allegedly threw knives at ex-girlfriend

Dispute stemmed from relationship issues between suspect and victim, who sustained injuries to head, neck, waist and legs, insider says.

22 Oct 2025 - 6:26PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

A perfect purr-scription? How ‘pet doctors’ can help Hong Kong hospital patients

Hospital Authority to allow palliative care patients to spend time with pets and already has volunteer animals to comfort those in need.

18 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM

Hong Kong courts

3 Hongkongers found guilty of conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots

Trio found guilty of conspiring to blow up targets at three public venues but jury clears them of terrorism charges along with four others.

4 Sep 2025 - 11:14PM

The High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong confirms 13th imported chikungunya fever case

Latest case involves a woman who travelled to Foshan in Guangdong province, as health authorities urge schools to boost mosquito prevention.

30 Aug 2025 - 10:04PMvideocam

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong woman’s smoking suspected to have caused flat fire that killed her

Firefighters forced entry into flat on Sunday and found 59-year-old unconscious, while 10 other residents of building evacuate without injuries.

24 Aug 2025 - 5:45PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong policemen draw guns to subdue man, 19, who allegedly attacked 2 women

One victim suffered arm injuries after suspect allegedly attacked her with knife and broom.

28 Jul 2025 - 2:29PM

A teenager has allegedly attacked a woman with a knife and a broomstick at the intersection of Pei Ho Street and Yu Chau Street in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Google Maps

Crime in Hong Kong

Woman, 45, arrested after brandishing knife at City University of Hong Kong

Police say ‘agitated’ woman was looking for her husband on campus.

1 Jul 2025 - 7:13PM

Hong Kong police have arrested a 45-year-old woman for allegedly brandishing a knife at the City University campus in Kowloon Tong. Photo: Felix Wong

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Caritas Medical Centre

Disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors triple over 4 years

Hong Kong recorded 35 cases during past financial year, compared with 12 in 2022-23, health chief Lo Chung-mau tells lawmakers.

Biker dies after crashing head-on with 3-wheeled motorcycle in Hong Kong

Doctor boyfriend of sacked Hong Kong medical intern also fired for misconduct

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed.

Intern doctor released on bail, returns to hospital as part of police probe

Woman, 24, dismissed by Hospital Authority for misconduct could face up to five years in prison over alleged access of patient data.

Intern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation

Woman, 24, was also fired by Hospital Authority after investigation found she violated medical ethics and infringed upon patient privacy.

Trainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient data illicitly

Hospital Authority says it also warned woman over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.

Hong Kong police arrest man over alleged indecent assault and fight

Suspect, 40, accused of assaulting woman in stairwell in Sham Shui Po before getting into an altercation with her husband.

Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear losing jobs

Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s victims of online scams need psychological safety nets

As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported.

31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies

Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre says its hotline service handled 3,983 debt-related cases in 2025.

1 dead, 8 injured in Hong Kong housing estate fire as more than 250 evacuated

Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon.

Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as option

But those who do seek treatment at clinics find it difficult to secure an appointment, with multiple calls and long waits.

Hong Kong student arrested after birthday celebration takes violent turn

One teenager suffers knife wounds to head, back and waist, while other student sustains injuries to both hands.

3 Hongkongers jailed for up to 18 years for conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots

Lukas Ho handed 18 years for masterminding attacks, while Lee Ka-pan and Cheung Ka-chun each jailed for 16 years and eight months.

Hong Kong police hunt for girl, 17, who allegedly threw knives at ex-girlfriend

Dispute stemmed from relationship issues between suspect and victim, who sustained injuries to head, neck, waist and legs, insider says.

A perfect purr-scription? How ‘pet doctors’ can help Hong Kong hospital patients

Hospital Authority to allow palliative care patients to spend time with pets and already has volunteer animals to comfort those in need.

3 Hongkongers found guilty of conspiracy over 2019-20 bomb plots

Trio found guilty of conspiring to blow up targets at three public venues but jury clears them of terrorism charges along with four others.

Hong Kong confirms 13th imported chikungunya fever case

Latest case involves a woman who travelled to Foshan in Guangdong province, as health authorities urge schools to boost mosquito prevention.

Hong Kong woman’s smoking suspected to have caused flat fire that killed her

Firefighters forced entry into flat on Sunday and found 59-year-old unconscious, while 10 other residents of building evacuate without injuries.

Hong Kong policemen draw guns to subdue man, 19, who allegedly attacked 2 women

One victim suffered arm injuries after suspect allegedly attacked her with knife and broom.

Woman, 45, arrested after brandishing knife at City University of Hong Kong

Police say ‘agitated’ woman was looking for her husband on campus.

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld