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Two in critical condition in hospital, with four seriously injured, following Sha Tin clashes, leading to arrest of dozens, while lawmakers criticise police tactics.
Two in critical condition in hospital, with four seriously injured, following Sha Tin clashes, leading to arrest of dozens, while lawmakers criticise police tactics.
Internet users pore over why Sunday’s mass protest did not last late into the night, unlike on previous occasions on the other side of Victoria Harbour.
Internet users pore over why Sunday’s mass protest did not last late into the night, unlike on previous occasions on the other side of Victoria Harbour.
Arrests made and man taken to hospital as flare-up between extradition bill rivals escalates at Yau Tong station.
Arrests made and man taken to hospital as flare-up between extradition bill rivals escalates at Yau Tong station.
Centre will focus on patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Area has been chosen because of high incidence of smoking and drinking alcohol among local population.
Centre will focus on patients with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Area has been chosen because of high incidence of smoking and drinking alcohol among local population.
Study of more than 133,000 deaths finds ‘strong association between temperature and mortality associated with mental disorders’.
Study of more than 133,000 deaths finds ‘strong association between temperature and mortality associated with mental disorders’.
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital admits turning away injured patient – who was later arrested at another facility.
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital admits turning away injured patient – who was later arrested at another facility.
I believe experience will help us get back on the right track and that our lives will be reborn, Cheng says after husband Andy Hui was shown kissing and cuddling TVB actress Jacqueline Wong in footage leaked on Tuesday.
I believe experience will help us get back on the right track and that our lives will be reborn, Cheng says after husband Andy Hui was shown kissing and cuddling TVB actress Jacqueline Wong in footage leaked on Tuesday.
Gambling hub’s data protection watchdog reminds public of new law surrounding digital recording devices in cars, while in Hong Kong incident has reopened debate on need for legislation.
Gambling hub’s data protection watchdog reminds public of new law surrounding digital recording devices in cars, while in Hong Kong incident has reopened debate on need for legislation.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme which rolls out on April 1 expected to cost about HK$2,000 a year and cover all diseases except congenital illnesses.
Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme which rolls out on April 1 expected to cost about HK$2,000 a year and cover all diseases except congenital illnesses.
Despite chronic shortages and what some staff say is a surfeit of meetings and administrative work, John Leong says performance during tough times was ‘acceptable’.
Despite chronic shortages and what some staff say is a surfeit of meetings and administrative work, John Leong says performance during tough times was ‘acceptable’.
Yeoh Eng-kiong says 78 per cent of elderly residents still use public health care, which does not help city’s overcrowded hospitals.
Yeoh Eng-kiong says 78 per cent of elderly residents still use public health care, which does not help city’s overcrowded hospitals.
Yeoh Eng-kiong says 78 per cent of elderly residents still use public health care, failing to help city’s overcrowded hospitals.
Yeoh Eng-kiong says 78 per cent of elderly residents still use public health care, failing to help city’s overcrowded hospitals.
Crisis could be solved with ‘Hong Kong model’ rather than imported ideas, executive councillor Lam Ching-choi says.
Crisis could be solved with ‘Hong Kong model’ rather than imported ideas, executive councillor Lam Ching-choi says.
A new HK$10 billion stabilisation fund will offer sector a safety net, while extra funding will be provided to expand the list of prescription drugs.
A new HK$10 billion stabilisation fund will offer sector a safety net, while extra funding will be provided to expand the list of prescription drugs.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his third budget for Hong Kong on Wednesday. In the second part of a series on the spending plan, we look at the issues surrounding the city’s public health care system.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his third budget for Hong Kong on Wednesday. In the second part of a series on the spending plan, we look at the issues surrounding the city’s public health care system.
Department of Health scheme to provide free shots has pushed up vaccination rate to about 55 per cent among primary pupils, health chief says.
Department of Health scheme to provide free shots has pushed up vaccination rate to about 55 per cent among primary pupils, health chief says.
Simon Lee lives on leftovers from McDonald’s and hand-outs from a Sikh temple, and says he gets by just fine. His self-imposed life on the streets has released him from the pain of relationships and burden of material things, he says.
Simon Lee lives on leftovers from McDonald’s and hand-outs from a Sikh temple, and says he gets by just fine. His self-imposed life on the streets has released him from the pain of relationships and burden of material things, he says.
District councils are debating whether to remove the once vital booths after it was revealed that more than half of payphones take in less that HK$1 a day on average.
District councils are debating whether to remove the once vital booths after it was revealed that more than half of payphones take in less that HK$1 a day on average.
Centre for Health Protection recommends 20 per cent of facilities close for seven days after four flu outbreaks reported at three kindergartens and a primary school on Thursday.
Centre for Health Protection recommends 20 per cent of facilities close for seven days after four flu outbreaks reported at three kindergartens and a primary school on Thursday.
Public hospitals are already stretched amid the winter flu season and health authorities warn virus activity could further increase in the coming weeks.
Public hospitals are already stretched amid the winter flu season and health authorities warn virus activity could further increase in the coming weeks.
Professor Lo Chung-mau hopes how his hospital dealt with the death of a newborn baby could spark reforms in mainland medical system, where cover-ups and disputes are common.
Professor Lo Chung-mau hopes how his hospital dealt with the death of a newborn baby could spark reforms in mainland medical system, where cover-ups and disputes are common.
Man given 160 hours’ community service and ordered to pay six victims compensation, after first ever successful prosecution of trader for making sale without making clear they stood to gain.
Man given 160 hours’ community service and ordered to pay six victims compensation, after first ever successful prosecution of trader for making sale without making clear they stood to gain.
Many animals in east Kowloon neighbourhood facing similar fate, as more ageing buildings are set to be torn down, group says.
Many animals in east Kowloon neighbourhood facing similar fate, as more ageing buildings are set to be torn down, group says.
Shopkeepers welcome new law banning sale of alcohol to under-18s as they begin checking customers’ ID.
Shopkeepers welcome new law banning sale of alcohol to under-18s as they begin checking customers’ ID.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is not afraid to tackle issues left unresolved by predecessors as she offers solutions in her policy blueprint.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is not afraid to tackle issues left unresolved by predecessors as she offers solutions in her policy blueprint.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces immunisation programme, as well as ban on e-cigarettes and other health policies.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces immunisation programme, as well as ban on e-cigarettes and other health policies.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has unveiled 244 new initiatives on pressing issues such as land shortage, health care, elderly care and welfare in her policy address. Here is what you need to know.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has unveiled 244 new initiatives on pressing issues such as land shortage, health care, elderly care and welfare in her policy address. Here is what you need to know.
There is 999077 for mainland mail bound for city, but it is unheard of in local postage and rarely used.
There is 999077 for mainland mail bound for city, but it is unheard of in local postage and rarely used.
City may have a low crime rate but it has seen its share of terror and dark tales.
City may have a low crime rate but it has seen its share of terror and dark tales.