Healthcare

Hong Kong HA enhances medication delivery service

More than 100 collection points are added to the service. 
3 hours ago

Hong Kong HA enhances medication delivery service

More than 100 collection points are added to the service. 
3 hours ago

HKBU plans trial for ulcerative colitis remission drug in 2025

It will be randomised, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.
5 days ago

HK inks health emergencies pact with Mainland China, Macau

Under the cooperation, the three places will communicate about infectious diseases.

EHCV scheme expands to Nansha District, Dongguan hospitals

There will be a total of nine service points where the voucher can be used.

Startup Surge Motion eyes US expansion 

The company is pioneering a technology in fall prevention for the elderly.

OKOSIX eyes $5m funding to increase reach

The green-tech startup will use the funds to apply for global patents and scale production.

HK’s Hospital Authority recruits nurses from Kuala Lumpur

Non-local nurses can work in HK without taking a licensure exam.

Hong Kong halts poultry imports from France amidst avian influenza outbreak

In H1 2024, Hong Kong imported 830 tonnes of poultry meat and 110,000 eggs from France.

Gov’t cracks down on suspected resale of hospital medicines

The case involves Lactulose, a medicine classified as a “non-poison”.

Gov’t to use North Lantau HKICC site for AsiaWorld-Expo expansion

Medical equipment, furniture, and consumables will be transferred to public hospitals.

Majority of women want more breastfeeding areas in public places

81.9% suggested commercial and government premises improve breastfeeding facilities’ hygiene standards. 

Libpet defines smart mobility with robotic wheelchairs and home control systems

Mobility tech for the physically challenged also offers convenience to the young and able-bodied.

CUHK study reveals effective prevention for preterm preeclampsia

Early screening has been shown to reduce risks of preterm preeclampsia by 41%.

AusMed and Merck collaborate on global diabetes care advancement

The partnership will streamline AusMed’s non-invasive breath ketone management system.