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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.
Two liver transplants could not save a Hong Kong mother after doctors failed to prescribe her the antiviral drugs she needed to protect herself from the virus.
Heartbreaking case of alleged child abuse by nanny from city neighbourhood scheme raises questions about screening, instruction and assessment.
Third girl dies from virus as H1 strain sweeps city, helped by Hong Kong’s low herd immunity and poor vaccination rate
Hong Kong’s world-class public healthcare system has one major flaw: it is woefully inadequate for dental care.
Extension of electronic health record platform from Hong Kong’s public medical service providers will not only improve efficiency but also expand access to care.
The case of a man being infected with the rare B virus after a macaque attack in a country park has aroused widespread concern. Yet some people are reportedly still feeding or interacting with the primates.
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Hong Kong aims to cut its budget deficit, but a plan to slash the maximum limits on prescriptions for medicines needs more consideration.
Family of eight-year-old Hong Kong girl left in vegetative state for years after operation deserves empathy from community. Public hospitals treat most people in city and there have been relatively few serious medical blunders despite pandemic and staff shortages
- Hospital Authority will require companies to submit applications directly without going through doctors, which may shorten time to five months, official says
- It usually takes up to 10 months for a new drug to be introduced into Hospital Authority formulary, he says
Professor David Hui says prolonged mask mandate during Covid-19 to blame for longer flu season.
After death of four children from flu this year, professor says it’s time to discuss adding jab to list of recommended shots for children.
Dr Ronald Lam, director of health, says the government is in discussion with contractors on the digital system, with plans for help stations for elderly.
Health chief Lo Chung-mau says rate may even grow higher if more men join scheme designed to detect chronic diseases at an early stage.
Dr Pamela Lee, faculty of medicine’s assistant dean, says restructured curriculum will take place October and affect year 4 students.
Boy, 6, was admitted to Prince Wales Hospital on Monday and later sent to paediatric intensive care unit, before dying on Wednesday afternoon.
Coroner praises Michelle Wu, the daughter of the late Tang Kwai-sze, who was 44, for her offer to donate part of her own liver to her mother, and for her role in the inquest.
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says people will not have to line up for tickets in future as digital ticketing and registration system is in the works.
Readers discuss why the scope of practice of nursing and pharmacy should be expanded, and the need for improvement in the city’s postal service.
A father of two lies strapped to a ventilator 24 hours a day. A Hong Kong researcher looks for a cure for ALS. Rugby fans and a woman who saw the disease kill her father are raising funds to help.
Professionals need help to understand responsibilities under bill being scrutinised in legislature, Chloe Mo of Hong Kong Occupational Therapist Association says.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to receive eight months of training on the mainland and another 16 months in Hong Kong as part of government scheme.
Centre for Health Protection warns that dominating flu virus strain might change for second time, possibly extending flu season already longer than usual.
Readers discuss why worries about AI being unable to provide the human touch in healthcare are overblown, the need for greater digitisation of government and business processes, and an inspiring example of efficiency.
Medical Council says Dr Chu Kin-wah failed to properly investigate after patient’s complaints or adequately check possible presence of a foreign object.
Screening may help to identify patients with condition that may not necessarily present symptoms, professor says.
Low vaccination rate may make it easier for dominating flu virus strain to shift, medical professors say.
Joint call for public-private partnership to ease dental service shortage follows city’s auditor push for shake-up of appointment system at government clinics.
Audit Commission says dental service quota has decreased from 40,322 in 2018-19 financial year to 20,337 in 2022-23.
Centre for Health Protection says girl, who was in good health previously and had not travelled recently, developed fever and cough on Friday.
Median height for 18-year-olds of both sexes up by about 2cm, with weight increases also recorded, researchers say.
Family of Chau Tin-yu, eight, who died on March 10, holds vigil for her at Diamond Hill Funeral Parlour, before her cremation on Sunday.
Department of Health says initial investigation finds cyberattack on Union Hospital did not lead to any patient data or medical services being compromised.
Authorities say girl developed fever and cough, before suffering convulsions and testing positive for influenza A (H1).
Readers discuss English standards, the limits of telemedicine, police dedication, and what’s on the walls in public libraries.
