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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.
last updated:
23 September, 2024
An expert has said pressure on the public health system will be alleviated if the flu vaccination rates for children and residents aged 65 and above reached 70 to 80 per cent. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

All Hong Kong schools should be required to join flu vaccine scheme: expert

Government adviser on vaccines says schools that decline to take part should also have to explain decision.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts

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Editorial | Targeting medical mistakes a vital step towards a better system

Hong Kong children

90% of Hong Kong pupils failing to get 60 minutes of daily exercise: study

Academic says a major reason for children not getting enough exercise is the heavy emphasis parents place on academic results.

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Hong Kong sports leaders have called for schools to encourage children to take an interest in physical activities from a young age. Photo: Sun Yeung
Flu in Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister urges schools to join flu jab drive after child hospitalised

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau argues no valid reason for opting out of programme offering vaccination free of charge.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong hospital admits first patient via cross-border ambulance scheme

Patient with chronic bronchitis transferred from University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital in Futian to Tuen Mun Hospital.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Cathay passengers from Kathmandu who suffered food poisoning are sent to North Lantau Hospital for examination. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive

Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong will not restrict city emigrants from public health services: minister

Lawmakers suggest restricting access of Hong Kong identity card holders who have moved overseas to public medical services.

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Mental health

6% of 11,000 Hongkongers tested in free mental health screenings need help

Pilot scheme at district health centres refers residents showing emotional distress for free psychological therapy.

A man answers a questionnaire at a mental health clinic. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

‘We got your back,’ Hong Kong breast milk donors tell mums of premature babies

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital in Kowloon Bay is home to the city’s first breast milk bank, which hopes to collect 1,000 litres a year.

Under the breast milk bank’s criteria, donors must be mothers of babies under the age of one, in addition to being in good health and currently lactating. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong public dental clinics fill quotas, but waiting list draws complaints

Switch to online booking system and waiting list arrangement aimed at easing appointment process, but some elderly patients still struggling with it.

Bird flu viruses

Letters | Two measures to help improve cat health in Hong Kong

Readers discuss cat owners’ concerns, how to make the transport subsidy more affordable, and ambulance services.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to launch waiting list for appointments at public dental clinics

Waiting list to be added to online booking system after more than quarter of people who booked service did not show up for appointments.

People wait outside a public dental clinic at the Kowloon City Health Centre in Hung Hom. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong public dental clinics log 26% absence rate despite e-booking launch

Authorities launched new booking system amid intense demand for public dental services, but 40 people missed appointments on Tuesday, Thursday.

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The launch of the online registration system follow years of complaints over residents before forced to physically queue for hours in the hopes of getting a public dental services appointment. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong welcomes 4 babies into world in first 2 hours of New Year’s Day

First baby to be born in Hong Kong in 2025 was a boy at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin at seven minutes past midnight, weighing 3.375kg.

2 elderly residents at Hong Kong care home given Covid-19 jabs expired for 2 weeks

Department of Health has temporarily banned doctor from government vaccination scheme after blunder at Luxe Garden residential care home in North district.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s first breast milk bank to open next week

Facility aims to collect 1,000 litres per year to help up to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

The breast milk bank’s director has said that breast milk is “the best food” for babies as it offers nourishment and various other health benefits. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Elderly Hongkongers struggle with dental bookings as online system launches

Residents at public dental clinic in Kowloon City fail to get help from staff to register for appointments.

Hong Kong International Airport

Letters | Getting people to work at Hong Kong airport is not just a numbers game

Readers discuss the importance of employee welfare, what the West Kowloon and Kai Tak projects reveal about Hong Kong, and how to improve the city’s healthcare.

Crime in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong to slap tobacco products with laser labels to root out contraband

Sources say authorities studying updating law to introduce new labelling system, which involves goods being marked with laser.

A pack of contraband cigarettes goes for between HK$20 and HK$30 on the black market. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

How Hong Kong hospital engineer tackled ‘mission impossible’ on Covid ward

Veteran hospital engineer Yuen Pak-leung designed a negative pressure isolation ward that can be built rapidly.

Yuen Pak-leung shares insights on the development of the negative pressure ward he designed. Photo: May Tse
Flu in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s winter flu season expected to peak mid-January, expert says

Many residents have recently travelled to Japan, mainland China and South Korea, which are experiencing H1N1 outbreaks, Professor David Hui says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong hospitals to face stricter controls over ‘space oil’ drug

Sources say procedures on how anaesthetic etomidate is handled by medical professionals will be affected under planned legislative changes.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s year in medical blunders, from unneeded surgery to detached tubes

Public hospitals suffered series of dangerous mistakes, prompting authorities to order measures to strengthen accountability and governance.

Hong Kong has witnessed a spate of medical blunders this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Flu in Hong Kong

Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptick

The Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak at care home for elderly involving four people from December 15 to 21.

Patients wait at the accident and emergency department of the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong hospital throws party for sick children, offering Christmas hope

Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital organises festivities, offering children and their parents relief and joy from battles with illness.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | For Hong Kong’s new medical school to succeed, experience is vital

Readers discuss what to look for in setting up a graduate-entry medical programme, pandas’ iconic status, and acceptance of reusable containers.

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