US action targeting ‘countries of concern’ may leave city’s researchers without access to critical data.
Ecology minister Tse Chin-wan says conservation department has reduced size of boar population by 910 since late 2021, putting it at 1,360.
Eddie Chau, father of the eight-year-old girl, confirmed his daughter died on Sunday at around 3.40pm.
Person with seditious intention is defined as one inciting hatred or disaffection on Hong Kong’s public officers or offices of mainland’s central authorities in city.
Law Chi-kwong expanded the HK$2 scheme two years ago by lowering age limit to 60 during his tenure as secretary for labour and welfare.
Suspension of non-urgent services during pandemic contributed to fall in number of women getting screened.
Residents to pay more tax on annual salaries exceeding HK$5 million, while government will revive 3 per cent tax on hotel stays and raise tobacco duty.
Temporary measure introduced over Lunar New Year holiday helped ease the load on emergency departments.
Vietnamese-American model was famous for her high-profile split from Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao, but had shunned limelight in recent years.
Early identification can allow for treatment options that would be otherwise unavailable if condition had progressed, according to researchers.
Medical watchdogs hears Chan Hoi-yuk quoted as ‘doctor in the speciality of family’ in online publication, despite not being registered as a specialist in the field.
Warning on Year of the Dragon lizard buying after 2023’s Year of the Rabbit saw big increase in unwanted bunnies handed over to animal welfare groups.
Cambridge and Seoul researchers to join HKU effort to develop nasal spray vaccines at Global Health Institute.
Kwong Wah Hospital revealed patient, 51, had been alone in an isolation ward at time of incident and staff did not hear safety alarm.
Hospital Authority says demand for public health services expected to reach peak period from third day of holiday and continue into week after.
Professional bodies, Chinese University and colleagues pay tribute to Joseph Lau whose ‘total commitment and passion’ changed the face of the medical profession.
Kwok Ho-wing, whose heart functions at just 20 per cent, was diagnosed with damaged muscle from a lack of blood flow in December.
Thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to be used to more accurately measure rodent infestations than old sweet potato bait method.
Argentinian says it was ‘bad luck’ that he couldn’t play in Hong Kong, after he felt discomfort with thigh muscle following match in Saudi Arabia last week.
Lawmaker Perry Yiu says more such sporting events will help with the development of the tourism industry locally.
Professor Grace Tang is elected unopposed as chairwoman of the city’s Medical Council after long-time incumbent Joseph Lau steps down.
Academic estimates 28,000 smokers will quit habit, preventing 9,350 premature deaths.
Hong Kong loses top spot for longevity to Japan in 2022, but experts expect it to climb back up again.
Electoral Affairs Commission also reveals that more than 2,000 voters not included in turnout rate, but says final results not affected.
Lam Sai-hung optimistic about talks with mainland China over increasing Lunar New Year opening hours for checkpoints to ease travel flow.
Medical deans of University of Hong Kong and Chinese University say they can expand if more doctors were needed.
About 74.4 per cent of respondents support setting up document, while nearly half back idea of relatives dying at home
Sixty per cent of reviewed products had no clear labelling about live bacteria they contained, while only 15 samples had all strains of probiotics clearly printed on packaging, watchdog reveals.
Undersecretary for Health Libby Lee says time needed for healthcare institutions and groups to renew their guidelines, records and systems, and provide training.
Smoking concern group argues that higher taxes could worsen illicit cigarette trade problem.