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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 patient with obesity shares her experience at a press conference held by Hong Kong Association for the Study of Obesity on the release of its 2025 study. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Proportion of overweight, obese Hongkongers up more than 5% since 2018: study

Experts advise use of properly prescribed GLP-1 drugs despite their popularity after endorsements by Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities.

Baby formula

Hong Kong pharmacies pull Nestle baby milk formula amid recall over toxin risk

World Health Organization (WHO)

Editorial | Hong Kong, WHO must overcome hepatitis threat together

Hospital Authority

Low-income Hongkongers stuck in endless red tape of medical fee waiver process

Many struggle to provide long list of required financial records, prompting concern groups to call for more streamlined process.

A patient in Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department on New Year’s Day, when new medical charges in Hong Kong kicked in. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Stiffer rules on smoking a step towards a healthier Hong Kong

Hopefully, more visible inspections and the threat of larger fines will prompt smokers to exercise greater restraint in the streets.

Disease

My Take | Time to make a new year resolution like your life depends on it

Improving public awareness of diabetes and the risks associated with it should be one of the vows for 2026.

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Flu in Hong Kong

Hongkongers urged to get flu shots as city braces for winter virus wave

Centre for Health Protection’s appeal coincides with infectious disease expert’s concerns over low vaccination rates in the community.

People wear masks inside a shopping centre in Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

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.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s public hospital fees rise, balance must be the watchword

Accessibility and affordability should be prioritised, especially given the city’s ageing population increasingly prone to chronic illnesses.

John Lee

Explainer | Hong Kong’s John Lee has sciatica. Here’s what you need to know about the condition

Post talks to orthopaedic specialists to find out more about common ailment that can cause excruciating pain.

Typically, patients’ backs and legs start to feel slightly uncomfortable at first. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition

Health Bureau says 67 of 79 victims injured in Tai Po fire have recovered or been discharged, while 12 are in a stable condition.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November claimed at least 161 lives and injured 79 others. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Higher fees at Hong Kong hospitals spark confusion, calls to expand clinics

Some patients caught off guard by changes and complain about higher charges, even as authorities report smooth roll-out.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong welcomes 6 babies into world in first hour of New Year’s Day

‘I cried. It was the most genuine emotion I have ever felt,’ says mother of city’s first baby boy of 2026.

Hospital Authority

9 patients spared higher fees as new hospital charges take effect in Hong Kong

Hospital Authority chief executive Libby Lee says implementation of the new A&E charges has been smooth.

An employee at Kwong Wah Hospital holds up a sign publicising the fee revamp. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to step up inspections as new smoking bans take effect on Thursday

Some residents aware of new rules banning smoking while queuing or near certain facilities, while less informed tourists say they will comply.

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A resident smokes along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hospital Authority

Letters | Annual spending cap protects the medically and financially at risk

Readers discuss the healthcare revamp, greater public usage of the Central Kowloon Bypass, and higher education.

Ageing society

Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees.

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Hong Kong

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.

Public hospital fee increases come into effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
Centre for Health Protection

300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026

Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

Hospital Authority

Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform

Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges.

Mainland China

Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development.

Aya El Helali is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong’s department of clinical oncology. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’

Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.

Professor Francis Chan (left) and the lab assistant demonstrate the new screening system. Photo: Fiona Chow
Flu in Hong Kong

Explainer | As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?

Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K.

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Flu in Hong Kong

Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers

University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to integrate Chinese and Western medicine in pain management, recovery

Chinese medicine fares better in areas such as stroke care, chronic pain management and cancer palliative care, official says.

A pharmacy at the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Edmond So
Viral stories

Hong Kong teaching hospital investigates staff over viral ‘water fight’ video

Queen Mary Hospital vows disciplinary action after staff caught on video using syringes as ‘water pistols’ inside a ward.

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Queen Mary Hospital has pledged to take disciplinary measures. Photo: Winson Wong
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Chinese or Western medicine? Hong Kong to help residents decide

Chinese and Western medicine each have their own strengths and ‘sometimes a combination of both is more effective’, official says.

Medicine

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area.

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