https://www.scmp.com/rss/324875/feed Hong Kong is facing an aging population which has posed considerable challenges to society and, in particular, to the healthcare system. Obviously, the need for more nurses and healthcare personnel at all levels is imperative. To address the increasing demand for nurses and healthcare professionals, OUHK has decided to embark on a new campus development project – to train the necessary manpower for the industry. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] Hong Kong’s continuously ageing population signifies the need for more healthcare personnel at all levels. To enable swift response to unforeseen community needs that arise as our society ages, the Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) is building a new campus for integrated nursing and healthcare education this year. As a key project and milestone of the University when it heads towards its 30th anniversary in two years’ time, this new campus will cater to tomorrow’s needs for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/ouhk-new-place-learn/article/2105115/open-universitys-new-initiative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/ouhk-new-place-learn/article/2105115/open-universitys-new-initiative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:45:30 +0000 [Sponsored article]  It is projected that Hong Kong’s population aged 65 or older will more than double from 1.07 million in 2014 to 2.54 million by 2041, representing 30 per cent of the total population. The World Health Organization also forecasts that by 2050, Hong Kong will be ranked fifth in the world for cities with the largest percentage of older adults; by then, two out of five people will be aged 65 or older.  The sharp growth in the elderly population has become a major concern.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/ouhk-new-place-learn/article/2105063/population-ageing-poses?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/ouhk-new-place-learn/article/2105063/population-ageing-poses?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:15:00 +0000