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(醫院管理局)

Hospital Authority
醫院管理局
The latest news and top stories on Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, a statutory body that manages the city's public hospitals and clinics. Its main responsibility is to ensure comprehensive affordable healthcare services for residents. It also develops smart hospitals and recruits healthcare professionals. It is headquartered at 147B Argyle Street in Kowloon.
The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November claimed at least 161 lives and injured 79 others. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How are Hong Kong’s public hospitals handling the first day of fee changes?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

The shroff office at Kwong Wah Hospital in Mong Kok on December 16. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

Shroff office at Kwong Wah Hospital in Mong Kok. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

9 arrested over submitting 45 fake equipment certificates for Hong Kong projects

Police apprehend nine people after receiving several reports alleging subcontractor used fake documents for government construction projects.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 held over use of fake surveying equipment certificates in Hong Kong projects

URA tells Post that Novox provided surveying equipment to four projects, with two confirming use of instruments with forged certificates.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority vows flexible approach to A&E fee transition

Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1.

The Hospital Authority says public hospitals will accommodate patients during the implementation of new A&E fees. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

Hospital Authority reports alleged fake device certificate to Hong Kong police

Certificate submitted by subcontractor Novox not issued by mainland Chinese lab Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as claimed.

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Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Hong Kong hospital fee rises a necessary step towards sustainability

Readers discuss the healthcare reform aimed at directing care to those most in need, recovering from a traumatic disaster, and AI’s impact on society.

Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong polling stations praised but few ethnic minority voters use them

Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire aftermath: how victims are dealing with the psychological toll

Psychologists say encouragement from family, friends and colleagues crucial to helping residents even as government steps up mental health support.

People pay tribute to the victims of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

140 private doctors offering free basic healthcare to Hong Kong fire victims

Scheme grants survivors of Tai Po fire three consultations, plus medication, free of charge between now and February 28 next year.

Last week’s blaze left at least 159 dead and 79 injured. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hospital fee reform must balance social fairness with budgetary needs

While standard X-ray services at public hospitals will remain free, the pricing overhaul must be watched closely to avoid unintended harm.

United States

Letters | US lawmakers are finally putting a check on the executive branch

Readers discuss the signs of recovery in the US system of checks and balances, how to better leverage Hong Kong Observatory’s resources, and appreciation for the city’s emergency response.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Standard X-rays to stay free despite fee overhaul at Hong Kong public hospitals

Government will still cover 90 per cent of cost of radiological examinations after fee reform next year, according to Hospital Authority.

At present, the government fully subsidises all radiology services at public hospitals. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Tech focus for doctors trained at new Hong Kong medical school, HKUST head says

Professor Nancy Ip says university will use its strength in research, especially in AI, to train future doctors to treat patients.

Hong Kong society

Urgent plea for heart donation as Hong Kong teacher, 44, fights for life

Heart transplant only hope to save husband’s life, says wife, adding their daughters are still young and need their father as they grow up.

Hong Kong weather

Weather in Hong Kong will feel colder than 14 degrees Celsius due to wind chill

Forecaster says situation will persist on Wednesday and Thursday, urges residents, especially elderly, to avoid staying outdoors for too long.

Hongkongers will feel even colder than the actual temperature due to a “wind chill effect” as the mercury is expected to drop to around 14 degrees Celsius. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

3 workers fall ill, 180 evacuated after chemical spill at Hong Kong hospital

Formaldehyde leaks from damaged container at clinical pathology department in Prince of Wales Hospital.

Prince of Wales Hospital reported the spill on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
China-EU relations

Letters | Europe must separate legitimate security concerns from politics

Readers discuss the Nexperia dispute between China and the Netherlands, a suit against the Malaysian government, and Hong Kong patient records.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

7 doctors contract hand, foot and mouth disease at Hong Kong public hospital

Hospital Authority says outbreak occurred at Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung, with infected having developed symptoms since November 2.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Revision to Hong Kong mortuary fee plan shows alertness to public sentiment

Responding to a public outcry, authorities have arrived at a more sensible solution to address the space constraints in the city’s mortuaries.

A patient care assistant works at the mortuary at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam, on September 18, 2018. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Which Hong Kong authorities score well on cybersecurity and which don’t?

A ratings agency gives its take but Digital Policy Office says gradings have limitations as they only take into account publicly available information.

The Hong Kong government’s headquarters. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmaker urges simpler post-death arrangements amid mortuary fee outcry

Edward Lau advocates one-stop service for death registration, hospital documents and cremation after introduction of mortuary fees.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

More than 1,000 daily inquiries for Hong Kong’s new medical fee waiver scheme

City is widening eligibility for public medical fee waivers from 300,000 to 1.4 million people under revamp taking effect on January 1.

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