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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.
A man gets his blood sample taken during a medical check-up for hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes at an integrated services post in Banda Aceh. Indonesia, on February 11. Photo: AFP
Disease

Letters | As Asia’s grapples with a diabetes crisis, more genetics nurses could help

Readers discuss the role of genetics nurses in the region, and a court case involving a film in Malaysia.

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Amid spate of youth suicides, Hong Kong must weave a safety net

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s new degrees provide a path for more doctors

Hong Kong society

Editorial | More must be done in Hong Kong’s battle against obesity

Children in Hong Kong are among those falling victim to one of today’s greatest health challenges, which calls for a concerted effort by all.

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Childhood obesity is a rising problem in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Could indefinite embryo storage lead to a baby boom in Hong Kong?

Proposal would not only offer more flexibility for working women but could also tap into economic potential of the industry.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong health chief confirms patients may pay separate fees for scans like MRIs

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says hospitalised patients and those visiting emergency rooms would be excluded from proposed move.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong task force to look into gastroenteritis cases on mainland study trips

Education chief Christine Choi urges schools to prioritise pupils’ safety, take preventive measures and stay informed about global epidemiology developments.

The number of acute gastroenteritis cases in the past few weeks has reached at least 92, involving seven schools on different trips to mainland China. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong set to add hospital charges but also widen safety net for neediest

Patients may pay separately for services such as CT scans, but some ‘middle-class’ residents with critical illnesses would get more help, source says.

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Hong Kong

Explainer | Are Hongkongers paying too little for healthcare? Breaking down the costs

Subsidy rate is among highest in developed economies, as government looks at possible fee changes to crack down on abuse.

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Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers should be allowed to store embryos indefinitely: statutory body

Council on Human Reproductive Technology suggests amending 10-year storage cap for residents, regardless of their age, sex or medical conditions.

Residents are currently allowed to store gametes or embryos for personal use for up to 10 years under the Human Reproductive Technology (Licensing) Regulation. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong team says test detects nasopharyngeal cancer with 97% accuracy

Chinese University of Hong Kong researchers find patients with cancer-associated EBV DNA in blood have 87-fold increased risk of developing illness.

Professor Allen Chan (left) and assistant professor Jacky Lam of CUHK’s department of chemical pathology hold a press briefing at Prince of Wales Hospital to share details of a new test developed to detect nasopharyngeal cancer. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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Accidents and personal safety

Restaurants linked to gastroenteritis cases off-limits on Hong Kong school trips

Authorities say cases reported from seven schools on student exchange tours to mainland China.

Cancer

Groundbreaking cancer therapies are the goal for this biotech innovator

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Gina Jiang, managing director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology.

Gina Jiang is managing director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology. Photo: TMT
Hong Kong

Hong Kong reviews HK$15 prescriptions in bid to boost cancer drug resources

Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases.

From March 24, patients will be prescribed a maximum 24-week supply of drugs. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Gastroenteritis outbreak among Hong Kong pupils, teachers grows to 52 cases

Students, teachers from two more schools stricken after dining at same restaurants on Guangdong tours, Centre for Health Protection says.

Hong Kong

Father of Hong Kong girl who died after delayed transfusion may sue doctor

Eddie Chau, father of Chau Tin-yu, eight, wants more information from police after doctor erased record of jab with potentially lethal dose.

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Wellness

Meet the woman who transformed mental health across Asia

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Megan Lam, co-founder of Neurum Health.

Megan Lam, co-founder of Neurum Health. Photo: TMT for SCMP
Japan

Hongkongers warned of norovirus infection risk when travelling to Japan

Gastroenteritis cases have surged in Japan after infections linked to contaminated food, including strawberry daifuku, authorities say.

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Profile

Can AI help the blind navigate their world? This innovation may be the answer

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Florence Chan, co-founder and CEO of AI Guided.

Hong Kong society

Historic maternity hospital, 130-year-old temple may become Hong Kong monuments

Antiquities office seeks to upgrade heritage status of Old Tsan Yuk Maternity Hospital’s main building and Kwong Fook Tsz temple.

The Old Tsan Yuk Maternity Hospital in Sai Ying Pun. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Domestic helper in Hong Kong charged with child abuse after 1-year-old scalded

Woman accused of running hot water over one-year-old boy’s body, with police saying child has second-degree burns.

The case is being handled by the Sha Tin district investigation team. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong private hospital patients left in dark on prices, watchdog finds

Consumer Council says it received 191 complaints over private healthcare services between 2021 and 2024, with 87 about pricing disputes.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong teens to pay up to HK$780 at some private dental clinics in test scheme

Authorities vow to step up promotion as only 4 per cent of practising dentists have registered for trial programme that begins on March 20.

Hong Kong

75-year-old patient dies after dietary blunder in Hong Kong hospital

Investigation launched into a case of ‘communication problems’ within healthcare team at Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po.

A 75-year-old patient died after a dietary blunder at the Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong skin clinic ordered to stop offering treatments after violations found

Dr MD Clinic and Ambulatory Centre faces licence cancellation for inappropriate handling of an anaesthetic drug, among other malpractices.

The clinic faces a full license cancellation for inappropriate sterilisation of equipment, among other malpractices. Photo: Sun Yeung

Experts urge parents to combat childhood obesity in Hong Kong

Family needs to ‘work together to pursue a healthy lifestyle’ rather than reward children with junk food.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s 2 medical schools to launch new graduate-entry programmes

University of Hong Kong and Chinese University of Hong Kong will offer four-year programmes, with first intake consisting of 50 students in total.

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