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Latest news and updates on healthcare and hospitals in Hong Kong, including medical issues, the impact of the city's ageing population, coronavirus pandemic and seasonal influenza outbreaks on the health system.
Patients at Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department. Hong Kong introduced a new public hospital fee regime on Jan 1, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hospital Authority

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Centre for Health Protection

Editorial | Hong Kong right to remain vigilant against Nipah virus spread

United States

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Nipah virus

Hongkongers urged to avoid West Bengal in India amid Nipah virus outbreak

Bengali community members expected to delay planned trips to India until situation improves, local leader says.

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A health worker removes biohazardous waste from a Nipah virus isolation centre during an outbreak in India in 2023. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | It’s time Hong Kong got tough on cross-border blood sample smuggling

Stronger enforcement is needed to stop mainland couples using Hong Kong laboratories for gender testing, a practice banned on the mainland.

Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

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Education in Hong Kong

AI mental health app helps Hong Kong students accentuate the positive

EmoCare, powered by artificial intelligence, began trial run last month, serving around 700 primary, secondary and university students.

EdUHK’s AI Education Tools showcase with (left to right) Professor Alpha Ling Man-ho, Professor Song Yanjie, and associate vice-president (quality assurance) of the department of psychology Susanna Yeung Siu-sze. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong expands fight against hepatitis B. But how many hidden cases are there?

Authorities say screening will cover people born in Hong Kong in or before 1988 with family members or sexual partners who carry virus.

Medicine

Explainer | Worth the weight? What Hongkongers should know about slimming injections

Department of Health says prescription-only injections can only be sold in pharmacies under supervision of registered pharmacists.

New medical drugs

Exclusive | No prescription, no problem: Hong Kong’s grey zone for weight-loss injections

Slimming injections cannot be sold or purchased in Hong Kong without doctor’s prescription, but some retailers are operating grey market.

Weight-loss injections, which have been approved by Hong Kong authorities for use, have become increasingly popular around the world. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears, expert warns

Expert David Hui reminds public to get vaccinated ahead of Lunar New Year.

The rate of respiratory samples testing positive for influenza rose from 3.9 per cent the week before to 4.6 per cent last week, according to an expert. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes

Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

4 in 10 Hongkongers struggle to distinguish Chinese medicines from supplements

Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents.

Hong Kong

2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples

Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing.

Under Hong Kong law, lab technologists cannot perform tests for medical diagnosis or treatment without a referral from a registered medical practitioner or other specified healthcare professional. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement

Any long-term solution requires a re-imagination of retirement – beyond the outdated view of retirees as passive welfare recipients.

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Elderly people do their morning exercises in Fanling on August 17, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Health & Fitness

Editorial | Lack of obesity awareness weighs on Hong Kong’s public health

While the number of Hongkongers who are overweight or obese has risen, the level of understanding about its risks has barely changed since 2018.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong public hospital pricing reform slashes less urgent A&E visits by 24%

Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong employee insurance costs to jump 15% amid surge in day procedures: study

Firms warned of rising costs as increasing number of minor day-surgery claims under inpatient plans drive up group insurance premiums.

The Hong Kong Employee Health Insurance Index report findings have been released by Polytechnic University in collaboration with corporate employee benefits and MPF consultancy GUM. Photo: Theodora Yu
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biotech hub aim advanced by pacts with national agencies

Deepening cooperation on traditional Chinese medicine and cancer research will help the city play a role in developing more effective and less intrusive treatments.

Hong Kong

Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds

Raising tobacco tax progressively could cut the city’s smoking rate significantly within a decade, separate study estimates.

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Mainland China

Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine

China’s health chief Lei Haichao wants the city to be global hub for testing and research, as John Lee vows policy alignment with national goals.

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, Director of the Liaison Office Zhou Ji, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Minister of the National Health Commission Lei Haichao, Commissioner of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Yu Yanhong, and Zhao Xudong, Director General of the Fifth Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee, at the launch ceremony for the Chinese Medicine Hospital. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban

New zones include outside hospitals, clinics and tram stops with possession of e-cigarettes in public to be a criminal offence from April 30.

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Smoking is now prohibited outside schools, hospitals, clinics and elderly care homes. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.

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Hong Kong society

Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear

Swiss food giant has added a batch of formula with best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list.

Hospital Authority

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average

Authority says it receives an average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures.

Hong Kong’s new fees for public healthcare took effect on January 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts

Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing.

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The Wang Fuk Court blaze claimed 161 lives. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect

Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.

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Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Hong Kong just had its driest January day. But how does that impact your health?

Post talks to experts about how to manage health during cold and dry weather, after city’s relative humidity plunged to 17 per cent this week.

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