Healthcare
Health Bureau backs better private healthcare price transparency
Health Bureau backs better private healthcare price transparency
Public hospitals handle the majority of inpatient and specialist care.
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Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong to offer histotripsy for liver cancer
The service is expected to begin by the end of March.
48 minutes ago
Gleneagles, Fosun Health partner for enhanced medical integration in GBA
Key areas include patient referrals, specialist services, and healthcare management.
1 day ago
Gov't to factor in Consumer Council report in healthcare price transparency
The Council made five key recommendations to improve price transparency.
3 days ago
CK Life Sciences to post $126.6m loss in 2024
It was due to increased research and development investments.
4 days ago
Hong Kong applies tax deduction for assisted reproductive services
The maximum deduction allowable for a year of assessment is $100,000.
Hong Kong to establish health research and application centre
This was announced during the 2025-2026 Budget.
HKIC, New Frontier Group partner to drive GBA medical innovation
One of the key focuses is fostering AI-driven healthcare technologies.
Waterpipe tobacco won't be banned: Health bureau
This was in response to a report which claimed that the government is considering a ban.
Nearly 15% of HK adults lag in physical activity: report
However, the health department noted an improvement in inactivity levels compared to 2020-22.
Hospital Authority begins recruitment for new chief executive
The initiative follows Dr Tony Ko's decision not to seek reappointment when his term ends in July.
Gov’t to streamline approval of traditional Chinese medicines for oral use
It will apply to traditional pCms used in Hong Kong for more than 15 years.
Hong Kong launches new dedicated nurse clinic, allied health services
These form part of its Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme.
Hong Kong eyes medical innovation with new key initiatives
One goal is to create a ‘GBA Clinical Trial Collaboration Platform’.
New dental registration rules to take effect in April
Starting 1 April, local dental graduates must complete a one-year internship with provisional registration.
Radiographers, med techs to accept referrals from Chinese medicine practitioners
The Health Bureau aims to amend the current ordinance
PolyU researchers develop self-stimulated mechanism for ejecting freezing droplets
This requires no external energy input and can work against gravity and wind.
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