https://www.scmp.com/rss/510016/feed Danting Liu is an assistant researcher, at Our Hong Kong Foundation. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com At the end of 2022, the government released the Primary Healthcare Blueprint, taking a decisive step in developing Hong Kong’s health system after years of challenges. Yet, a glaring healthcare gap remains; little attention has been paid to Hongkongers’ growing mental health needs. In particular, the fragmented nature of mental healthcare dilutes the government’s capacity to serve patients holistically. In line with the blueprint’s aim of integrating different elements of the health system and... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3206987/hong-kongs-mental-healthcare-system-must-be-expanded-meet-residents-growing-needs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/hong-kong/article/3206987/hong-kongs-mental-healthcare-system-must-be-expanded-meet-residents-growing-needs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:45:12 +0000 Following the initial reading of the Medical Registration Amendment Bill in the Legislative Council, public discussion of Hong Kong’s doctor shortage crisis has returned in full force. The bill’s arrival is not without cause. Latest government projections show Hong Kong faces a shortfall of 1,610 doctors by 2030, even after accounting for the yearly intake of newly graduated locals. Nonetheless, Hong Kong is not alone in its crisis. Singapore and Britain have also faced doctor shortages but both... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3136513/what-hong-kong-can-learn-singapore-and-britain-welcoming-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3136513/what-hong-kong-can-learn-singapore-and-britain-welcoming-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:45:00 +0000