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Professor Francis Chan (left) and the lab assistant demonstrate the new screening system. Photo: Fiona Chow
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’

Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.

Hong Kong weather

Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Heavier penalties urged as on-the-job deaths in Hong Kong rise 55% to 118

Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims urges criminal prosecution for manslaughter to send out more effective warning.

More than 40 per cent of workplace deaths occurred in the construction sector. Photo: Jelly Tse
More than 40 per cent of workplace deaths occurred in the construction sector. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers

University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried

Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to integrate Chinese and Western medicine in pain management, recovery

Chinese medicine fares better in areas such as stroke care, chronic pain management and cancer palliative care, official says.

A pharmacy at the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Edmond So
A pharmacy at the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong teaching hospital investigates staff over viral ‘water fight’ video

Queen Mary Hospital vows disciplinary action after staff caught on video using syringes as ‘water pistols’ inside a ward.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese or Western medicine? Hong Kong to help residents decide

Chinese and Western medicine each have their own strengths and ‘sometimes a combination of both is more effective’, official says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector

Health minister says plan underpins city’s contribution to national strategy of bringing healing powers of Chinese medicine to the world.

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The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong opened last week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong dental scheme serves 10,000 teens and poor, adds 1,500 street sleepers

Teenagers, underprivileged benefit from subsidised dental programmes launched earlier this year, with new services to be added in 2026.

The community dental support programme will be expanded to reach more people in need and provide advanced treatments such as bridge or crown removal and denture fitting. Photo: Edmond So
The community dental support programme will be expanded to reach more people in need and provide advanced treatments such as bridge or crown removal and denture fitting. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free autism test for 200 young children

University to launch pilot project in January using new technology that tests stool samples and provides results as quickly as one week later.

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.

Hong Kong weather

Temperature in Hong Kong to drop to 14 degrees and remain cool till midweek

Cold front is moving across coast of Guangdong province, bringing cooler weather until middle of next week, Observatory says.

A bicyclist guards against the cold in Tai Po on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers urged to get Covid vaccine as next infection wave approaches

Centre for Health Protection asks public to get shots in ‘timely manner’ as more than five months have passed since last surge of activity.

The Centre for Health Protection has warned the public active periods of Covid-19 came in cycles of every six to nine months. Photo: Karma Lo
The Centre for Health Protection has warned the public active periods of Covid-19 came in cycles of every six to nine months. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts

Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Photo: Reuters
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand

Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Hong Kong scaffolding net sample ignites in test despite passing safety standards

Findings from test commissioned by Post prompt calls to review standards set for nets and improvements to safety regulations.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever

A 67-year-old woman confirmed as the latest case after hiking in Tsing Yi, the Centre for Health Protection says.

A 67-year-old woman has been confirmed as the 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever. Photo: Karma Lo
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
Last week’s blaze left at least 159 dead and 79 injured. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year

Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Bull shark found stranded in Hong Kong mudflats returned to sea by residents

Despite being caught in Pak Nai fishing nets, scientist says presence of juvenile shark suggests city’s ‘abused’ marine ecosystem is recovering.

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
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