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Latest news and updates on healthcare and hospitals in Hong Kong, including medical issues, the impact of the city's ageing population, coronavirus pandemic and seasonal influenza outbreaks on the health system.
To avoid Covid-19, people should maintain good personal and environmental hygiene, experts say. Photo: Nora Tam
Coronavirus Hong Kong

Hong Kong children urged to get Covid jabs as ‘whole paediatric ward full’

Head of paediatric infectious diseases unit at a public hospital says all of the young patients in the ward he oversees are unvaccinated.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Remain vigilant after Covid reminds us it has never gone away

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong doctor convicted over issuing Covid jab exemptions without medical checks

Hong Kong

Explainer | Covid-19 in Hong Kong: guide to the resurgence in cases and how to stay safe

The Post unpacks the current Covid-19 situation in city and provides all-in-one checklist for staying safe.

Health authorities in Hong Kong have recorded a total of 81 severe Covid-19 cases involving adults, including 30 deaths, over the past month. Photo: May Tse
Insurance

Greater healthcare demand drives 55% hike in Hong Kong employee medical premiums

Inaugural ‘staff medical insurance index’ highlights surge over past three years with post Covid-19 illnesses among contributing factors.

Coronavirus Hong Kong

Positive Covid-19 samples hit 1-year high in Hong Kong as 30 die in 4 weeks

Proportion of respiratory samples testing positive increased 7.5 per cent in four weeks, but health expert claims overall impact of virus is milder.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor jailed for sex assault has licence suspended for 9 months

Sunny Li was jailed for two weeks in May 2023 after being convicted of assaulting 18-year-old girl in crowded train compartment.

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Sunny Li was found guilty in 2023 of assaulting an 18-year-old girl in a Central-bound MTR train. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to boost dental care for underprivileged groups with new initiative

Community programme, in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, will provide nearly 40,000 quota slots for dental services per year.

Coronavirus Hong Kong

2 children seriously ill with Covid-19 in Hong Kong amid rising infection trend

Authorities say 17-month-old girl had not received vaccine, while 13-year-old girl had been inoculated but suffered from underlying health conditions.

Hong Kong

Call to toughen rules for reporting incidents at private hospitals in Hong Kong

Concerns arise after breakdown of air conditioning at St Teresa’s Hospital created condensation in operating theatres but incident from last July only now revealed.

St Teresa’s Hospital, a private facility in Kowloon City, confirmed to the Post the air-conditioning system for its operating theatres broke down on July 31 of last year. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Help Hongkongers age in place. Care homes are not a long-term solution

If our homes become safer and more adaptable, seniors can live independently for as long as possible without needing care homes.

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Hong Kong youth

Nearly 30% of Hong Kong secondary pupils thought of self-harm, suicide: study

Survey from youth group federation also finds 63.5 per cent of students felt ‘down, depressed or hopeless’ two weeks before being polled.

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Reproductive health

Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

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Coronavirus Hong Kong

Hong Kong investigates suspected Covid-19 contamination of swabs in 5 hospitals

Two patients found with false positive results after affected swabs used on them, Hospital Authority says.

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A laboratory at the Princess Margaret Hospital detected weak positive results for Covid-19 in some of the flocked swab samples after routine tests were conducted. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

More than 188,000 people aged 65 and above live alone in Hong Kong while more than 390,000 older residents live with their spouse only. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong science and tech

Mixed reality, 3D printing transform orthopaedic surgery at Hong Kong hospital

Consultant at Prince of Wales Hospital says tech helps doctors understand how to perform surgery well, accurately and as quickly as possible.

Hong Kong

Will private Hong Kong hospitals set high fee estimates to avoid explaining bill?

Lawmakers worry that hospitals will presume worst-case scenario under government proposals aimed at improving price transparency.

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Hong Kong society

Explainer | How can Hong Kong patients benefit from fee transparency in private hospitals?

Consumer Council earlier accused private hospitals of a lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.

Authorities hope to improve price transparency in the private sector by putting forward three proposals. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Flu in Hong Kong

Hong Kong scientists make breakthrough on flu vaccine offering more protection

Professor Leo Poon says long-lasting protective effects of potential new vaccine may reduce need to receive yearly jabs.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong may require private hospitals to give price estimates to patients

Government says residents need clarity on fees in private sector, otherwise healthcare system will ‘fall into a vicious cycle’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs arrests 2 over medical group’s abrupt closure

Company director and secretary of Alliance Medical Group detained, source says.

One of two people arrested by customs on Wednesday is a secretary of the medical group. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Healthcare reforms overdue as ageing Hong Kong faces rising costs

While revising the public hospital fee structure was a much-needed move, more can be done to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

The crowded accident and emergency department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan, Hong Kong, on March 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling-off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Private hospital in limbo after Hong Kong clinic’s HK$400,000 debt: lawmaker

Chan Hoi-yan also says legal ‘loopholes’ need to be addressed as Alliance Medical Group’s suspected shutdown could be ‘tip of iceberg’.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Mixed medicine offers relief for Hong Kong patients with breathing problems

Pilot scheme targeting respiratory diseases with integrated Western and Chinese medicine treatments is now available at four hospitals.

The pilot scheme started at Haven of Hope Hospital in Tseung Kwan O last year. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Mothers more likely than fathers to kill their children in Hong Kong: study

Two-thirds of filicide cases in city over 15-year period involved mothers, with many linked to mental illness.

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The study on filicide has sparked calls for support for young single mothers and measures to identify signs of mental risk among fathers. Photo: Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

Universities competing to open Hong Kong’s third medical school meet officials

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, who is co-chairing task force, pledges assessments will be completed by end of year.

Hong Kong

458 complaints involving HK$2.7 million filed with Hong Kong watchdog over clinic

One doctor also says Alliance Medical Group, which shut its two clinics without warning, owes him as much as HK$800,000 in wages.

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