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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.
Extra revenue will be used to support the neediest, government says.
Health minister to reveal details over fee reform on Tuesday, with residents able to apply to have medical costs covered after reaching threshold, Post learns.
Pharmaceutical firms may consult health authorities individually to speed up process under streamlined drug approval system.
Council chairman Lam Tai-fai says the institution can cover costs if needed, until the school moves into the Ngai Tam Mei campus.
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Baptist University and Polytechnic University have now submitted their proposals.
City leader John Lee hopes second Legco poll under ‘patriots-only’ electoral overhaul will be conducted in a ‘fair, just and honest manner’.
Hong Kong singer-songwriter’s friends and fans look back on how he shook up Chinese music scene.
Authorities vow to step up promotion as only 4 per cent of practising dentists have registered for trial programme that begins on March 20.
Investigation launched into a case of ‘communication problems’ within healthcare team at Caritas Medical Centre in Sham Shui Po.
Dr MD Clinic and Ambulatory Centre faces licence cancellation for inappropriate handling of an anaesthetic drug, among other malpractices.
Chinese University team reports encouraging results and is recruiting more patients to include in CAR-T clinical trial.
About 33,000 spectators cleared out of Kai Tak Stadium in around 20 minutes after end of star-studded opening show.
But no injuries or oil spills from collision at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals on Friday, Marine Department says.
The springlike weather will remain until Monday before a cold front moves across Guangdong on Tuesday.
Finance secretary lays out new and increased fees to boost revenue and a string of cutbacks to reduce government’s expenditure.
Chau’s father expresses disappointment after authorities decide not to launch criminal prosecution into death of eight-year-old girl.
Students taking a proposed four-year programme at Baptist University will have some exposure to traditional Chinese medicine, head says.
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.
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.
