15-month old Hui Chi-hoi, who suffers from a rare genetic heart defect, is recovering from surgery and his kidneys are once again functioning. Chances of Chi-hoi finding a heart however remain slim.
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.
A 60-year-old patient died from bleeding after a liver biopsy when coagulant injections were not halted. The investigating panel recommended enhancing patient safety by strengthening communication between teams.
A 60-year-old patient died from bleeding after a liver biopsy when coagulant injections were not halted. The investigating panel recommended enhancing patient safety by strengthening communication between teams.
Hospital Authority says it will hire more than 2,000 nurses and 500 doctors in the coming year, and promises action to allay growing concern about bureaucracy.
Hospital Authority says it will hire more than 2,000 nurses and 500 doctors in the coming year, and promises action to allay growing concern about bureaucracy.
More than 70 tonnes of oil has been lost after MV Solomon Trader ran aground a month ago in the Solomon Islands. And with hundreds of tonnes still inside the ship there are fears the environmental disaster could get worse.
More than 70 tonnes of oil has been lost after MV Solomon Trader ran aground a month ago in the Solomon Islands. And with hundreds of tonnes still inside the ship there are fears the environmental disaster could get worse.
Opinion
A flexible approach and cutting down on our meat consumption will help battle the threat of global warming – plus a plant-based diet is better for you.
A major drinks manufacturer has joined the ranks of businesses finding new ways to save plastic, in this case by giving out vouchers. And, while people should really recycle as a civic duty, the end could well justify the means.
This festive season, let's make the right choices for the environment.
As others celebrate, sufferers may only be reminded of how lonely they are amid the festive cheer, and feel they have little to offer.
Critics have long highlighted the potential for misuse of the vouchers, which were first introduced in the form of a pilot scheme in 2009.
Study carried out by Greenpeace East Asia and Education University focuses on waters around Mirs Bay, Sai Kung and Lantau Island as researchers find pollution is most prevalent in eastern areas.
Study carried out by Greenpeace East Asia and Education University focuses on waters around Mirs Bay, Sai Kung and Lantau Island as researchers find pollution is most prevalent in eastern areas.
Health authorities launch investigation after 23-year-old man becomes city’s 11th infection this year; Cathay Pacific says plane disinfected.
Health authorities launch investigation after 23-year-old man becomes city’s 11th infection this year; Cathay Pacific says plane disinfected.
Everolimus, which costs HK$230,000 per patient and can reduce tumour sizes and frequency of seizures, added to Hospital Authority’s formulary from April, but under existing protocols, drug is given to patients with tumours exceeding 3cm in width and most in Hong Kong would not meet that requirement.
Everolimus, which costs HK$230,000 per patient and can reduce tumour sizes and frequency of seizures, added to Hospital Authority’s formulary from April, but under existing protocols, drug is given to patients with tumours exceeding 3cm in width and most in Hong Kong would not meet that requirement.
Government expenditure on welfare, education and health care has risen over the years, but without sufficient oversight on whether such spending is useful, the money will not have the intended impact.
Government expenditure on welfare, education and health care has risen over the years, but without sufficient oversight on whether such spending is useful, the money will not have the intended impact.
Demands made in a meeting between Lam and 17 representatives from the Public Doctors’ Association and Frontline Doctors’ Union on Tuesday night.
Demands made in a meeting between Lam and 17 representatives from the Public Doctors’ Association and Frontline Doctors’ Union on Tuesday night.
More than 200,000 school students gave their health checks under a government scheme a miss.
More than 200,000 school students gave their health checks under a government scheme a miss.
Vincent Ng, vice-president of the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists, says it is unfair to set a ceiling for their services.
Vincent Ng, vice-president of the Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists, says it is unfair to set a ceiling for their services.
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.
Health officials suggest HK$2,000 limit for medical vouchers scheme in bid to stop patients from spending money all in one place.
Health officials suggest HK$2,000 limit for medical vouchers scheme in bid to stop patients from spending money all in one place.
Among discoveries from eight-year study is marine acidobacteria, which can be used to edit the genes of other organisms, previously known to exist only on land.
Among discoveries from eight-year study is marine acidobacteria, which can be used to edit the genes of other organisms, previously known to exist only on land.
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.