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Elizabeth Cheung
Correspondent, Hong Kong
Elizabeth Cheung has been reporting on health for the Post's Hong Kong desk since 2014. She covers general medical news, breakthrough medical treatments and research, government policy and hospital blunders. Elizabeth has a master's in development studies.
AI tool, set to be rolled out in six major hospitals in March, will help to provide report drafts based on clinical data.
Government accepts Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation, with revised rate coming into effect on May 1 pending Legco approval.
Colleagues say late oncologist was dedicated professional who went extra mile to help patients.
Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute announces ‘transformation’ that may lead to full shutdown.
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The Post looks at the bacteria and what one should do to avoid infection after death of Princess Margaret Hospital doctor.
Investigation under way into trio of oncologists at same hospital who presented symptoms of highly toxic E coli strain.
‘The four involved runners, who were managed by the same manager, did not engage in intentional bib swapping,’ event organiser says.
Lai Sum-yuet dies in paediatric intensive care unit in Princess Margaret Hospital after suspected medical blunder about eight months ago.
Thousands of passengers forced to wait for up to 24 minutes at some stations as workers rushed to fix fault on five-car engineer’s train.
Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of Taiwanese actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu.
Three types of Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks could be dangerous to children, Centre for Food Safety says.
Home-grown vaccines stuck at animal trials need hefty funding to move to next stage of tests on humans.
Experts confident history will not repeat itself if another pandemic strikes but say more must be done to strengthen public confidence and healthcare services.
Senior government officials will visit neighbourhoods across city for four days to meet residents.
Emergency personnel certified the man dead at the scene in a case classified as an industrial accident.
Ko, who led authority through Covid-19 pandemic, to step down following manpower crunch and medical blunders.
Early detection of diabetes and hypertension the focus of scheme that will now offer access to physiotherapists, dietitians and optometrists.
Lawmakers say mainland students should fill in an anti-scam questionnaire before their visas are issued.
Closure of schools and play areas, disrupted therapy sessions took a toll on children already needing specialised care.
Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.
The 10-minute show at West Kowloon Cultural District will feature 3D panda and characters from ‘Panda Friends and Family Hong Kong’.
Money was used to build a competition website, post advertisements, recruit manpower and buy prizes for winners.
Two experts say planning and preparation for Hong Kong’s third medical school will take time.
Authorities will also offer free check-ups for preschoolers and affordable services for adolescents.
Man was sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where he was declared dead.
Patients in Shenzhen and Macau eligible for scheme, with health professionals on both sides of border conducting assessments to avoid abuse.
Task group unveils framework for proposals to set up school, as health minister stresses need for ‘quality and quantity’ of medical professionals.
Devices could be used to consume illegal substances or products with higher concentrations of nicotine that cause greater addiction.
HKU researchers say sewage surveillance technology first developed with Health Bureau funding now used by about 100 cities in mainland China.
Worries persist despite rule change to open door to professionals trained elsewhere, as city set to be short of thousands of nurses by 2045.
