https://www.scmp.com/rss/524371/feed The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong Medical Association, founded in 1920. Its primary mission is to safeguard and promote public health while advancing the welfare of the medical profession. The Association focuses on continuous medical education, public health education and community projects. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Connor Mycroft Connor Mycroft Elderly Hongkongers and people with chronic illnesses should protect themselves from health problems arising from high humidity by using dehumidifiers and removing mould, a doctor and a community advocate have said, as damp conditions are expected to persist until the end of the week. They said the public should be better informed about the health risks posed by the damp weather, cautioning that high moisture encouraged mould that could cause breathing difficulties in asthmatics, while humid and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347907/warning-over-mould-and-infections-hong-kong-set-more-damp-days?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3347907/warning-over-mould-and-infections-hong-kong-set-more-damp-days?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:30:07 +0000 SCMP SCMP This article was first published on February 13, 2006. By Andy Cheng and Alvin Sallay Pollution takes its toll on marathon Twenty-two people were sent to hospital yesterday, two remaining in critical condition last night (February 12, 2006), after taking part in Hong Kong’s biggest marathon amid the worst air pollution since September. Many of the record 40,000 runners complained the “choking air affected their performance in the 10th annual Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, half-marathon... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343159/1-runner-resuscitated-more-hospitalised-during-2006-marathon-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343159/1-runner-resuscitated-more-hospitalised-during-2006-marathon-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:00:12 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li A business claiming to offer fetal gender testing is advertising for delivering blood samples from mainland China to Hong Kong as of Thursday, despite city health authorities warning that such services require prior approval, the Post has learned. According to its website, HK LongKang DNA can provide testing services from as early as four weeks of pregnancy with a 99.995 per cent accuracy rate. The company charges HK$3,000 (US$385) for testing at the six-week mark, with same-day appointments... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340874/hong-kong-lab-still-offering-cross-border-gender-tests-despite-government-warning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3340874/hong-kong-lab-still-offering-cross-border-gender-tests-despite-government-warning?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:55:42 +0000 Emily Hung,Susan Su Emily Hung,Susan Su Nine patients visiting accident and emergency (A&E) departments at public hospitals in Hong Kong shortly after midnight were spared higher fees despite a new pricing regime taking effect on Thursday, while others said they had no choice but to pay more or opted to see private doctors instead. The revamped pricing regime, which took effect on New Year’s Day, requires patients with milder conditions and stronger financial means to pay higher fees, while offering greater support to those with more... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3338349/6-patients-spared-higher-fees-new-hospital-charges-take-effect-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3338349/6-patients-spared-higher-fees-new-hospital-charges-take-effect-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:05:59 +0000 Willa Wu Willa Wu Hong Kong may have silent transmission chains of chikungunya fever in the community, a leading infectious disease expert has warned, as authorities are still unable to identify the source of the city’s fourth local case recorded last week. Dr Joseph Tsang Kay-yan, co-chairman of the Hong Kong Medical Association’s advisory committee on communicable diseases, said on Monday that authorities should step up mosquito control, noting that cooler weather and declining cases in neighbouring Guangdong... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3333037/chikungunya-may-be-spreading-silently-hong-kong-experts-say-after-fourth-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3333037/chikungunya-may-be-spreading-silently-hong-kong-experts-say-after-fourth-case?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:08:21 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Seven doctors at a Hong Kong public hospital have contracted hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), the health authorities have said. The outbreak of the viral disease occurred at Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Seven doctors from the departments of surgery, and medicine and geriatrics had developed symptoms, including fever, sore throat and rash, since November 2. “They were diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. One of them has recovered and resumed duty, while the rest remain on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3332686/7-doctors-contract-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-hong-kong-public-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3332686/7-doctors-contract-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-hong-kong-public-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:01:24 +0000 Harvey Kong,Leopold Chen Harvey Kong,Leopold Chen Grave sweepers at a major Hong Kong cemetery have taken preventive measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites, determined to pay their respects to ancestors for the Chung Yeung Festival despite visiting an area near the city’s first reported local chikungunya case. A mosquito repellent station was also set up at the entrance of the Diamond Hill Columbarium, which is about 1km (0.62 miles) from the public housing estate where the patient resides. But some grave sweepers urged authorities... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3330721/hong-kong-grave-sweepers-brace-against-chikungunya-preserve-cheung-yeung-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3330721/hong-kong-grave-sweepers-brace-against-chikungunya-preserve-cheung-yeung-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:44 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Thousands of private clinics in Hong Kong can start applying for a new operating licence or a letter of exemption from Monday under a tightened regulatory regime that also targets beauty parlours providing injections to customers. Doctors have generally expressed support for the new rules as a necessary “body check”, but anticipate a complex undertaking with documentation and potential struggles with the online application. Dr Darwin Mak Wai-lai, head of the Department of Health’s Office for... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3328720/applications-open-5000-private-hong-kong-clinics-face-new-licensing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3328720/applications-open-5000-private-hong-kong-clinics-face-new-licensing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:30:18 +0000