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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.
The man was pronounced dead in a flat at Ching Tin Estate in Tuen Mun. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong society

Man found dead in Hong Kong flat after worried relative calls police

Man, 63, pronounced dead after police find him lying unresponsive in flat at Ching Tin Estate in Tuen Mun.

Health & Fitness

Li Ka-shing-backed focused ultrasound therapy treats 1 millionth case

Hong Kong society

Editorial | As women give birth later in life, society will have to adapt

Hong Kong

Explainer | Can an opt-out scheme boost Hong Kong’s low organ donation rate?

City’s organ donation rate is among the lowest in the world. The Post looks at whether an opt-out mechanism has helped boost rates elsewhere.

Hong Kong currently has an opt-in system for organ donation. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘could restart discussions on organ donation opt-out policy’

Director of Health Ronald Lam says that as long as residents have the right to choose, there are no human rights issues.

Hong Kong science and tech

Alzheimer’s gene variant in Chinese linked to rapid decline: Hong Kong study

HKUST researchers also stress urgent need for database cataloguing genes of ethnic Chinese people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Cancer

Spread risk higher in young or advanced breast cancer cases: Hong Kong study

Breast Cancer Foundation urges regular screenings as study of 4,230 patients finds higher recurrence in women under 40 or with advanced diagnoses.

The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation has called for regular screenings after a study found a higher risk of recurrence among those diagnosed at a younger age or more advanced stage. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong leader’s policy address pushed right buttons on mental health

Readers discuss mental health-related measures in the policy blueprint, the closure of kindergartens during inclement weather, and preserving Hong Kong’s food culture.

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong to look for early lung cancer signs with new AI screening tools

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also says medical fee waiver scheme will be expanded to cover up to 2 million residents.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong studying financial proposals for city’s third medical school: minister

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also says authorities have already assessed curriculum and recruitment plans by the three universities.

The Ngau Tam Mei site in Yuen Long will be developed for the new medical school. Photo: May Tse
Donald Trump

Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, Hong Kong says after Trump’s claims

Department of Health’s remarks come after US president urges pregnant women not to take Tylenol and claims it increases risk of autism in children.

Hong Kong authorities stress that paracetamol use during pregnancy will not lead to autism in children. Photo: Reuters
Crime in Hong Kong

Elderly man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly removing patient’s medical tube

Suspect, who is in his eighties, mistook other man for his wife while visiting her at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, police say.

Accidents and personal safety

Mother arrested after girl, 4, dies in apparent fall from Hong Kong flat

Emergency services alerted at 6.15pm by man who saw child unconscious outside Hong Wo House at Wo Che Estate.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Cancer treatments have evolved. So should cancer awareness

Readers discuss how higher education can help boost cancer literacy, the voting down of a bill on recognising same-sex partnerships, and healthy food choices.

In Hong Kong, cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality, accounting for about one-fourth of all deaths locally. Photo: Getty Images
Li Ka-shing

Cancer machine donated by Li Ka-shing on Hong Kong list of approved devices

With listing approved by authorities, device that destroys cancer cells with ultrasound waves could become more widely used in public hospitals.

Tycoon Li Ka-shing joins a press conference held by the University of Hong Kong’s faculty of medicine last year to demonstrate the histotripsy device donated by his foundation. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Editorial | Consumer Council right to flag issues around child vaccinations

Parents should heed the watchdog’s advice of avoiding prepaid vaccination schemes without prior medical consultation.

Disease

Global warming and increased travel drive surge in Hong Kong dengue infections

Health authorities urge vigilance as number of infections and other mosquito-borne diseases continues to climb annually.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong can’t let guard down amid threat of overlapping flu seasons

Residents should heed health officials’ advice and get vaccinated to protect themselves and the community.

A woman wears a mask at a bus stop in Mong Kok on March 27. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

3 held in Hong Kong after anti-ageing shots in clinic leave pair seriously ill

Three arrested for allegedly practising medicine without a licence at Bioscor Hong Kong clinic in Central.

John Lee policy address 2025

Hong Kong authorities eye fast-track approval option for life-saving drugs

Health official says current mechanism can approve drugs within 150 days, but authorities hope to bring it down to 100 days.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong pledges HK$500 million yearly to support carers amid ageing population

High-risk household database and accident detection systems to be introduced.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged to allocate HK$500 million to support carers as part of his policy address. Photo: Sam Tsang
Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Hong Kong’s new anti-smoking rules need to be implemented with care

Enforcement of a multipronged tobacco control regime will be a challenge. The government should seriously consider lawmakers’ suggestions.

A man vapes in the street in Hang Hau. Even as Hong Kong tightens tobacco controls, a schools organisation has called for tougher measures, including banning vaping devices. Photo: Elson LI
Hong Kong society

Letters | How Hong Kong can tackle the growth in inflammatory bowel disease cases

Readers discuss the importance of removing barriers to care, the voting down of the same-sex partnership bill, and the city’s place in an innovation ranking.

John Lee policy address 2025

How much screen time should kids have? Hong Kong leader to seek expert advice

Government source rules out bans but backs tougher restrictions on device use in schools and homes under new initiative within policy address.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities brush off concerns over flu vaccine for pregnant women

Doctors will assess group before injections, authorities say in response to worries over Sinovac’s jab being offered in vaccine programme.

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Sinovac’s influenza jab inclusion in the government’s vaccination programmes has sparked concerns among Hongkongers. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong watchdog warns against buying prepaid child vaccinations without advice

Consumer Council issues warning after finding most private service providers do not offer full refunds even when a child is unfit for a jab.

Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has urged parents not to buy prepaid vaccinations plans for their children without first consulting a doctor. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong surgeon with dementia deemed unfit to stand trial in botox death case

Franklin Li stands accused of unlawfully killing banker Zoe Cheung due to gross negligence while performing medical procedure in 2018.

Smoking and vaping

Explainer | Hong Kong tobacco control bill: will the measures help or hurt the city?

The Post breaks down how the bill’s passage will affect smokers and gauges where city stands with regional neighbours in restrictiveness.

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