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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.
A hospital staff member holds a queue token at Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department on December 31, the day before the hospital fee revamp. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s public hospital fees rise, balance must be the watchword

Accessibility and affordability should be prioritised, especially given the city’s ageing population increasingly prone to chronic illnesses.

John Lee

Explainer | Hong Kong’s John Lee has sciatica. Here’s what you need to know about the condition

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition

Hong Kong

Higher fees at Hong Kong hospitals spark confusion, calls to expand clinics

Some patients caught off guard by changes and complain about higher charges, even as authorities report smooth roll-out.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s A&E department appeared to be operating smoothly as the new fees took effect. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong welcomes 6 babies into world in first hour of New Year’s Day

‘I cried. It was the most genuine emotion I have ever felt,’ says mother of city’s first baby boy of 2026.

Hospital Authority

9 patients spared higher fees as new hospital charges take effect in Hong Kong

Hospital Authority chief executive Libby Lee says implementation of the new A&E charges has been smooth.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to step up inspections as new smoking bans take effect on Thursday

Some residents aware of new rules banning smoking while queuing or near certain facilities, while less informed tourists say they will comply.

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A resident smokes along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hospital Authority

Letters | Annual spending cap protects the medically and financially at risk

Readers discuss the healthcare revamp, greater public usage of the Central Kowloon Bypass, and higher education.

Ageing society

Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees.

Hong Kong

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.

Public hospital fee increases come into effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
Centre for Health Protection

300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026

Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

Residents are tested for hepatitis in a mobile clinic as part of the “Rapid Hepatitis Test Express”, an exercise organised by the Lions Club in July 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hospital Authority

Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform

Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges.

Mainland China

Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development.

Greater Bay Area

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.

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

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

Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K.

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Residents wear masks inside a shopping centre in Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Karma Lo
Flu in Hong Kong

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

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.

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Viral stories

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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Queen Mary Hospital has pledged to take disciplinary measures. Photo: Winson Wong
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

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.

Medicine

Editorial | Hong Kong well set to raise the global bar for Chinese medicine

A new blueprint and hospital could be just the right medicine to help achieve the central government’s goals for the Greater Bay Area.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

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

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
CUHK

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.

Hospital Authority

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

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
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

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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The pharmacy at the new Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, which opened on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So

Video | Hong Kong opens its first TCM hospital

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is expected to serve 400,000 outpatients annually, while also operating as research and teaching hub.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Explainer | What you need to know about services at Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital

Flagship facility is city’s first hospital offering Chinese medicine services and also serves as training and research hub.

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