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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
Henry Fan Hung-Ling, chairman of Hospital Authority, attends a press conference at Hospital Authority Building on November 22, 2024. Photo: Edmond So

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

Clearer guidance for disclosure of blunders is part of a ‘full body check’ for the Hospital Authority that is to be welcomed.

Hong Kong children

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

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Flu in Hong Kong

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

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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.

The ambulance from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital is parked at the accident and emergency department at Tuen Mun Hospital. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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Lawmakers proposed the medical service restrictions amid concerns over public spending levels. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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.

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.

A staff member attends to people waiting at Kowloon City Health Centre in Hung Hom. Photo: Edmond So
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.

A cat sits in a basket outside a grocery shop in To Kwa Wan on November 22. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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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.

Jason Lung (centre) was the second baby to be born among those delivered at the city’s public hospitals in 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

In November, the government started providing JN.1 vaccine shots to eligible groups under the government vaccination programme. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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.

A plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport on November 27. Airport-related jobs are expected to increase to 123,000 by 2030, to keep up with traffic volume. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

The latest data from the Centre for Health Protection indicated overall influenza activity remained low, but there had been an uptick in the percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for flu at public laboratories. Photo: Antony Dickson
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.

Space oil is commonly available in e-cigarette capsules and has rapidly become one of the most popular recreational drugs in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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.

Healthcare workers arrange a Christmas party for children at the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay. Photo: Nora Tam
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.

Hong Kong’s third medical school is expected to be set up in Ngau Tam Mei in the New Territories. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.

Artificial intelligence

A Hong Kong AI model is accurately identifying eye conditions at high rates

The open-source VisionFM model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is comparable to doctors at diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, paper finds.

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